Packed with helpful hints, quotations, and cartoons. Can help anyone pinpoint bad communication habits and learn better conversational behavior.
"Mars and Venus have finally connected in this masterpiece of interpersonal communication by Hogan and Stubbs!"
--Katherin Scott, dating and life coach, www.making-love-work.com
"This book is a must-read for anyone currently in or entering any type of relationship, whether it's personal or business. Hogan and Stubbs have hit the mark."
--Laurie Z., Zebra Productions, Inc., producer/composer of Roots: The Solo Acoustic Piano Album, considered for eight Grammy nominations, www.lauriez.com
"In my business, good communication isn't a question, it's a must have. Hogan and Stubbs have written the new expert's guide to communication."
--Elsom Eldridge, Jr., coauthor, How to Position Yourself as the Obvious Expert
From the author of Talk Your Way to the Top and The Psychology of Persuasion comes a useful handbook to perfecting your communication techniques. When your discussions seem to be going nowhere, or when you just can't seem to get through to another person, you may be falling into one or more common conversational traps. In Can't Get Through, Kevin Hogan and his coauthor, Ron Stubbs, identify the eight most common mistakes. Then, these two expert therapists illustrate, with scripts and examples, how to develop better habits. By honing your communication skills, you can improve your productivity and effectiveness at work, as well as ensure stronger relationships with your friends and family.