"We Need to Talk: A Survival Guide for Tough Conversations" by Joshua Graves — Master Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, and Emotional Intelligence
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In We Need to Talk: A Survival Guide for Tough Conversations, author Joshua Graves delivers a practical and actionable communication toolkit designed for navigating high-stakes discussions at work and in life. With endorsements praising its real-world relevance, the book dives into essential topics like conflict resolution, giving and receiving feedback, addressing cultural and power dynamics, and fostering psychological safety.
Graves introduces powerful frameworks such as the Conversation Pyramid and nonviolent communication to help readers move beyond superficial “niceness” toward authentic kindness and clarity. From confronting pay inequality and toxic leadership to managing gaslighting, workplace bullying, and difficult conversations with colleagues, this guide equips you to handle emotionally charged scenarios with confidence and empathy.
Whether you're a team leader, employee, or simply someone seeking to improve their relationships, this episode unpacks Graves’s key techniques to help you communicate with intention, build trust, and transform conflict into opportunity.
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