Book Description:
Learn
the practical skills that can help you build bridges, heal
relationships, and engage in productive conversation about even the
hardest topics.
Most people have experienced the slippery slope of dialogue that descends into -polarized argument. We yell at each other. We gaslight. We twist one -another’s words and meanings. We embrace facts that support our conclusions and ignore those that don’t. Or we sit in silence, afraid to discuss anything of substance. If how you treat others matters to you, this book offers powerful new habits that can give you the confidence to engage in dialogue about hard topics while building and strengthening relationships.
Imagine turning what could be a contentious conversation with a family member, a friend, or a coworker into a fruitful exchange that enlightens everyone’s minds and inches both of you toward a solution. Steven T. Collis, one of the world’s leading experts on civil -discourse, reveals ten practical habits that can help you navigate the potential minefields of hard topics and leave you and those you converse with feeling thoughtful and productive.
Whether you’re motivated by a desire for more fruitful discussions about politics or simply bringing more peace to your home, Habits of a Peacemaker offers you the tools to engage in constructive and healthy dialogue.
Most people have experienced the slippery slope of dialogue that descends into -polarized argument. We yell at each other. We gaslight. We twist one -another’s words and meanings. We embrace facts that support our conclusions and ignore those that don’t. Or we sit in silence, afraid to discuss anything of substance. If how you treat others matters to you, this book offers powerful new habits that can give you the confidence to engage in dialogue about hard topics while building and strengthening relationships.
Imagine turning what could be a contentious conversation with a family member, a friend, or a coworker into a fruitful exchange that enlightens everyone’s minds and inches both of you toward a solution. Steven T. Collis, one of the world’s leading experts on civil -discourse, reveals ten practical habits that can help you navigate the potential minefields of hard topics and leave you and those you converse with feeling thoughtful and productive.
Whether you’re motivated by a desire for more fruitful discussions about politics or simply bringing more peace to your home, Habits of a Peacemaker offers you the tools to engage in constructive and healthy dialogue.
Review:
Wow. This is a book that everyone should read. It was a little difficult
to take at times, but that's only because the author showed me where I
fall short in becoming a peacemaker. I recommended this book to my book
club, and plan on recommending it to friends and family alike. If
everyone followed these 10 habits, our world would be such a better
place to live in. That might not be realistic (sadly) but if those who
read this book put the habits into play, that can create a ripple effect
in the world around us, and make our little piece of the world just
that much better. I need to keep this book easily accessible so I can
reference it often.
Title: Habits of a Peacemaker
Author: Steven T. Collis
Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing
Published: September 2024
ISBN: 1639932976
Source: I received a review copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.
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