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by Peter Bregman (Author), Howie Jacobson (Author)
Discover how to change the lives of the people around you
In You Can Change Other People, the world's #1 executive coach, Peter Bregman, and Howie Jacobson, Ph.D., share the Four Steps to help the people around you make positive change -- even if they've been stuck for years.
The authors rely on over 50 years of collective professional experience to show you exactly what to say to influence those around you for the better. Changing the way you talk will stop you from being perceived as a critic, and turn you into a welcomed and effective ally. You'll learn how to:
- Disarm their defensiveness and increase their confidence to act
- Turn people's biggest problems into even bigger opportunities
- Ensure accountability and follow through without making them dependent on you
No one wants to be changed; but change and personal growth are critical to success, and more importantly, to a fulfilled life. You Can Change Other People is a must-read for those who want to improve their impact with co-workers, family members, and everyone in between.
Front Jacket
You can't change other people; you can only change yourself. It's a truism.
Only it's not true. You just have to learn how.
In You Can Change Other People, Peter Bregman, the world's #1 executive coach, and Howie Jacobson, PhD, teach you the Four Steps to help the people around you make positive change--even if they've been stuck for years. You'll discover exactly what to say--and what not to say--to disarm people's defensiveness and increase their confidence to act.
You Can Change Other People is a must-read for executives, leaders, managers, spouses, and parents--as well as anyone else who wants to increase their positive impact on the people around them. Once you master the Four Steps, your world will feel lighter. You'll be happier. The people around you will be happier. You'll all get more done.
Back Jacket
What if the ability to change other people is the most important skill--personally and professionally--you could possibly develop?
Praise for You Can Change Other People
"Working with Peter has marked a breakthrough point in my career and personal life. You Can Change Other People will help you make others more successful leaders, and--more importantly--fulfilled, happy human beings."
--JUAN MARTIN, Chief Executive Officer, KIND Snacks
"I didn't expect to get such powerful life lessons from a business book. You Can Change Other People goes so much deeper than how to be a better manager of people. It's a step-by-step manual on how to be a better, more effective, more empathetic, even more loving human being."
--DAVID NEVINS, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Showtime Networks
"Everyone regardless of their difference wants to be valued and given the tools to succeed. To achieve that, you need leaders who are skilled at delivering tough messages that help people 'up their game'--while leaving them feeling respected and even grateful. Equip your leaders with the Four Steps and you're a long way toward infusing equity and excellence in your organization."
--RANDALL TUCKER, Executive Vice President and Chief Inclusion Officer, Mastercard
"Peter's coaching at the most senior levels helped us reshape the culture at CBS to both respect employees and encourage them to grow. His secret recipe is in this book."
--LAURIE ROSENFIELD, Former Chief People Officer, CBS
"I don't read management books. But this is not a management book. It's a practical guide to unlocking the incredible potential in each of your leaders."
--MARC BORODITSKY, Chief Revenue Officer, Twilio
Author Biography
PETER BREGMAN is CEO of Bregman Partners and recognized as the #1 executive coach by Leading Global Coaches. He leads the Bregman Leadership Coach Training and the Bregman Leadership Intensive, ranked the #1 leadership development program by Global Gurus. He is the bestselling author of five books, including Leading with Emotional Courage and 18 Minutes, a Wall Street Journal bestseller.
HOWIE JACOBSON, PHD, is Director of Coaching at Bregman Partners and Head Coach at the Healthy Minds Initiative. He is the host of the Plant Yourself podcast and contributing author of the New York Times bestseller Whole.
