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Most approaches emphasize collaboration. You are supposed to sit down,\u003cbr\u003ecalmly talk through your differences, and find a solution. But what if nothing\u003cbr\u003eseems to work, no matter what you do?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen situations resist \u003cem\u003eresolution\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cbr\u003ethe Optimal Outcomes Method teaches us conflict \u003cem\u003efreedom.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis innovative method, based on Dr. Jennifer\u003cbr\u003eGoldman-Wetzler’s training at the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School,\u003cbr\u003etwo decades as a consultant to Fortune 500 and high-growth CEOs and senior\u003cbr\u003eteams, grassroots work with Middle East leaders, US government-funded research\u003cbr\u003eon terrorism, and her popular course at Columbia University, \u003cem\u003eOptimal Outcomes\u003c\/em\u003e reveals eight groundbreaking practices\u003cbr\u003eproven to help people everywhere free themselves from conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith inspiring\u003cbr\u003estories from clients, students, and Dr. Goldman-Wetzler’s own life lighting the\u003cbr\u003eway, you’ll learn to observe complex situations with clarity, access your \u003cem\u003eshadow values\u003c\/em\u003e (things you really care\u003cbr\u003eabout but have been unwilling to admit), and take bold, simple, surprising\u003cbr\u003eaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOptimal Outcomes\u003c\/em\u003e blends mindfulness, Jungian psychology, and practical,\u003cbr\u003estep-by-step advice to free anyone from seemingly impossible conflict. Applying\u003cbr\u003ethe practices, you’ll reach your Optimal Outcome—which may be vastly different\u003cbr\u003efrom what you originally imagined, but more satisfying than you ever dreamed\u003cbr\u003epossible.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Conflict is an inevitable part of life, but it isn’t an inevitable source of misery. This hands-on book is full of reflection exercises to help you spot the hidden patterns in your regular clashes and learn how to defuse them.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take, and host of the chart-topping TED podcast WorkLife\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Every once in a while, you'll encounter a book and wish everyone you know would read it. This is one of those rare books. It will help you reset the way you think about conflict and help you become more productive, mindful and kind along the way.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeth Godin, author of This is Marketing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I’ve watched Jennifer work her magic with global leaders. Now she has captured that wisdom in this book. If you read one business book this year, make it \u003cem\u003eOptimal Outcomes.\u003c\/em\u003e” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJeffrey C. Walker, Chairman of New Profit, former Vice Chairman of JPMorgan Chase \u0026amp; Co., and coauthor of The Generosity Network\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Not every conflict can be solved by negotiation. With engaging real-world examples and a proven method, \u003cem\u003eOptimal Outcomes\u003c\/em\u003e will transform how individuals and organizations approach conflicts of all kinds.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDoug Stone and Sheila Heen, coauthors of the New York Times bestseller Difficult Conversations\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eOptimal Outcomes\u003c\/em\u003e is a cool drink of water in a world over-heated by conflict. With clarity and heart-filled insight gained from decades of caring practice, Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler leads us down the path to conflict freedom, liberating us from the painful belief that conflicts are intractable.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJerry Colonna, author of Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up and CEO, Reboot.io\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A brilliantly written guide for the 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e century leader. 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