Bridge builders : how superb communicators get what they want in business and in life / Maria Keckler.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Keckler, Maria, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Business communication.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (166 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Morgan James Publishing, [2015]

Summary:

A powerful fable that delivers a simple but highly effective blueprint for communication success in business and beyond. How we choose to communicate determines the difference between success and failure-in all of our endeavors. Bridge Builders is a compelling fable of self-discovery about Daniel Reed's journey from ordinary communicator to inspirational Bridge Builder. It's about the power of crafting messages through the eyes of our audience. It's about learning to craft our message differently as others' needs become the impetus behind our message. No matter who you are or what you do, incorporating key Bridge Builder principles and best practices will revitalize your vision for the way you connect with people. Bridge Builders gives you the strategic tools you need to connect to the hearts and minds of your audiences and achieve the objectives that are important to you.

Contents:

Intro

Title

Copyright

Table of Contents

Foreword By Dr. David Jeremiah

Foreword By Kathrine Kimball

Introduction

Part I: The Parable

Chapter 1 The Gift

Chapter 2 The Critics

Chapter 3 Doubt

Chapter 4 Opportunity

Chapter 5 Doublespeak

Chapter 6 Common Ground

Chapter 7 Tug of War

Chapter 8 Surrender

Chapter 9 The Armor

Chapter 10 Assumptions vs. Intentions

Chapter 11 Evidence

Chapter 12 Last-Ditch Effort

Chapter 13 Bridge Builders Wanted

Chapter 14 What If?

Chapter 15 Return on Investment

Chapter 16 The Greatest Barrier

Chapter 17 Losing the Armor

Chapter 18 Reality Check

Chapter 19 U-Turns

Chapter 20 Perspective

Chapter 21 Medicine

Chapter 22 Humility

Chapter 23 Unexpected Potholes

Chapter 24 Correction

Chapter 25 Who Do You Think You Are?

Chapter 26 Visual Aids

Chapter 27 Reluctant Presenter

Chapter 28 Soul Searching

Chapter 29 Plan B

Chapter 30 Legacy

Chapter 31 Preparing for Battle

Chapter 32 Showtime!

Chapter 33 Elephant in the Room

Chapter 34 Seeing Anew

Chapter 35 Silence

Chapter 36 Empathy

Chapter 37 Vulnerability

Chapter 38 Leading Authentically

Part II: The Bridge Builder Approach

Chapter 39 High-Level Overview

Chapter 40 The Bridge Builder Principles

Chapter 41 The SUPERB Tools

Chapter 42 The Bridge Builder Manifesto

Chapter 43 A Case for Bridge Builder Cultures

Chapter 44 Choose Your Action Plan

Supplemental Resources

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Notes.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781630475406

1630475408

OCLC:

974232671