{"product_id":"changing-the-conversation-isbn-9780143126867","title":"Changing the Conversation","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe seventeen key principles for transforming conflict—in a beautiful package from the creator of \u003ci\u003eThe 48 Laws of Power\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Joost Elffers, the packaging genius behind the huge \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestsellers \u003ci\u003eThe 48 Laws of Power\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe 33 Strategies of War\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Seduction\u003c\/i\u003e, comes this invaluable manual that teaches seventeen fundamentals for turning any conflict into an opportunity for growth. Beautifully packaged in a graphic, two-color format,\u003ci\u003e Changing the Conversation \u003c\/i\u003eis written by conflict expert Dana Caspersen and is filled with real-life examples, spot-on advice, and easy-to-grasp exercises that demonstrate transformative ways to break out of destructive patterns, to create useful dialogue in difficult situations, and to find long-lasting solutions for conflicts. Sure to claim its place next to \u003ci\u003eGetting to Yes\u003c\/i\u003e, this guide will be a go-to resource for resolving conflicts.\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eChanging the Conversation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “If your strategy for winning an argument is to yell louder than the other guy, Dana Caspersen's\u003ci\u003e Changing the Conversation \u003c\/i\u003eis an innovative look at conflict resolution that will be an eye-opener. Take a deep breath and learn to listen carefully, resist the urge to attack and find ways to move forward.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—BookPage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Caspersen gives you the chance to understand what’s behind life’s everyday conflicts and how best, in turn, to consider handling them. [This] intriguing book covers a lot of ground. The basic themes of communication, respect, curiosity, and willingness to consider alternative points of view can get you through many of life’s toughest moments with the people who matter most to you.”\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Psychology Today\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“As Caspersen deftly distilled the essence of myriad strategies to resolve interpersonal conflict, Elffers similarly crafted an experiential product. Ultimately, they collectively created a valuable contribution to conflict resolution practices in the popular literature.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—ACResolution \u003c\/i\u003eMagazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Conflict mediator Dana Caspersen has identified 17 principles of conflict resolution that we'd do well to adopt.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—The Hamilton Spectator\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “[E]asy to page through or read . . . this book was a great reminder about the importance of resolving conflict and not getting stuck. Caspersen's narrative is simple, but more valuable . . . [because] it's usable. I love this book!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMegan Scribbles\u003c\/i\u003e blog\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Each principle breaks conflict down into a series of decisions. You don’t have to change your personality or emotional deftness. You can just follow these steps.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Toronto Globe and Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “This book is good for beginners \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e those experienced in the practice . . . [it’s] a marvelous thing. It has examples of common conflicts and language used in families, talking with teens, in work situations, in political discussions. On the facing page it gives examples of a more constructive approach . . . We \u003ci\u003eall \u003c\/i\u003eneed this book.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Bowed Bookshelf \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Visually stunning . . . Dana Caspersen has unearthed the roots of conflict and exposed them to the light of truth. Empowering.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Heather’s Book Corner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Readers can quickly read through this book and discover new and better ways of handling conflicts and then keep it nearby as a reference in the future.  This book is recommended for parents, employers and employees and those in relationships. It is a book that can help anyone if the principles stated are taken seriously and acted upon.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Booksie’s Blog \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Filled with everyday examples and opportunities for practice, it’s the perfect book for those hoping to make lasting and meaningful changes to their relationships.”\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003cbr\u003e—Dad of Divas Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe 48 Laws of Power\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “It’s the rules for suits . . . Machiavelli has a new rival. And Sun Tzu had better watch his back. . . Just reading the table of contents is enough to stir a little corner-office lust.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNew York\u003c\/i\u003e magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Beguiling . . . literate . . . fascinating. A wry primer for people who desperately want to be on top.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePeople \u003c\/i\u003emagazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “An heir to Machiavelli’s \u003ci\u003ePrince\u003c\/i\u003e . . . gentler souls will find this book frightening, those whose moral compass is oriented solely to power will have a perfect \u003ci\u003evade mecum.” \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Satisfyingly dense and . . . literary, with fantastic examples of genius power-game players. It’s \u003ci\u003eThe Rules \u003c\/i\u003emeets \u003ci\u003eIn Pursuit of Wow! \u003c\/i\u003ewith a degree in comparative literature.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Rebecca Mead, \u003ci\u003eAllure\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDANA CASPERSEN\u003c\/b\u003e is an expert on conflict studies and mediation who has developed conflict workshops and public dialogue projects internationally. She is also an award-winning performing artist and lives in Germany and Vermont.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJOOST ELFFERS \u003c\/b\u003eis the packager of\u003ci\u003e The 48 Laws of Power \u003c\/i\u003eas well as \u003ci\u003eOptical Illusions\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePlay With Your Food\u003c\/i\u003e, and Viking Studio’s Secret Language series. 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