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Have a Nice Conflict: A Story of Finding Success & Satisfaction in the Most Unlikely Places
Have a Nice Conflict A Story of Finding Success Satisfaction in the Most Unlikely Places Author:Tim Scudder Have a Nice Conflict is a story of finding success & satisfaction in the most unlikely places. The book follows the journey of John Doyle, as he fights to save his relationships and rescue his sinking career. After years of success, John's losing his best people and being passed over for promotions. At the suggestion of his eccentric client and ... more »mentor, John finds himself chasing the unconventional Dr. Mac around the city in a quest to discover how his personal style and response to conflict may be at the heart of the problem in all his relationships?both at work and at home.
"In telling the story of John Doyle, Have a Nice Conflict gives us an everyman who faces the same conflicts?large and small?that each of us experience every day at home and in the workplace. Enter Dr. Mac, a combination of Marley's ghost, Yoda, and Peter Drucker to guide John?and us?through critical lessons in how to recognize, categorize, and deal with these conflicts. Within the context of an easy-to-read, enjoyable story, the authors provide valuable lessons that everyone who manages or works with people should know. "
--Mark Allen, Ph.D., Professor, Pepperdine University, Graziadio School of Business and Management, Author of The Corporate University Handbook
Employing the research of pioneering psychologist, clinical therapist, and educator Dr. Elias H. Porter (1914 - 1987), the authors reveal a relational approach to interpersonal conflict that consistently leads to better results, stronger relationships, and a reinforced sense of self-worth for all involved.
"Conflict?If you want to recognize it sooner, resolve it quicker, and get better results?read this book!"