Empowering Words : Transforming the Way We Talk: a Parable

Do you want to feel better emotionally and physically? Increase productivity and make your employees feel relevant? Be a better friend, date, or spouse? If so, it's time to improve your conversations. With "Empowering Words, Gale A. Lee and Alice M. Spence have teamed up to create a model for quality conversations that will have everyone talking 'As you engage those around you in focused conversations, you will produce life and build up people, engage people to become creative and positive, motivate and empower others, increase self-esteem and confidence, and develop leaders and great employees.' Through the fictional story of Sarah, you'll learn more about the four pillars of quality conversation: listening, asking questions, giving and receiving feedback and reflecting. You'll also discover how to apply these in your own life through true-to-life scenarios. Sarah's a young teacher, new to the field and still learning the ropes. She encounters communication obstacles throughout the school year that keep her on her toes. From not understanding her supervisor's expectations to the drama of a love triangle, Sarah learns she has to say what she means and mean what she says. She begins implementing what she's learned in the classroom and soon the principal asks her to lead after-school workshops for students, parents, and teachers alike. Attendees gain greater insight and understanding on how to apply the essential rules of quality conversations in engaging with others. So what are you waiting for? Find out the life-changing power of "Empowering Words