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Synopsis
In Straight Talk , Robert
Maidment offers a fresh look at the most common pitfalls of communication,
examining the conscious and unconscious ways we confuse, mislead, and frustrate
one another. He invites readers to master the art of capable communications by
thinking, talking, listening and writing straight.
This concise, readable, and witty book uses 82 illustrative situations from
everyday life to show us how to say what we mean and to mean what we say.
Robert Maidment, professor of educational planning at Williamsburg's College
of William and Mary, knows the value of effective management. His books provide
the reader with the fundamentals of organization, successful communication, and
effective listening.
He also is the author of Tuning In: A Guide to Effective Listening , Write It Right: A Guide to Better Messages , and Robert's Rules of Disorder , all published by Pelican.
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From the Back Cover
The art of honest, effective communication-- so elusive in personal and business relationships-- can be studied, mastered, and then adapted to any situation. In this concise book, Robert Maidment, one of America's foremost communication specialists, shows how.
Using 82 illustrative situations from everyday life, the author offers a fresh look at the most common pitfalls of communication, examining the conscious and unconscious ways we confuse, mislead, and frustrate one another. In each case, Maidment demonstrates how not to convey one's intended message, then provides a workable approach that combines preciseness with caring. With "Straight Talk" as a guide, every reader can develop the skills necessary to think, talk, listen, and write more clearly, concisely, and effectively.
About the Author
Maidment has, with good reason, often been referred to as one of America's foremost communication specialists. Through insightful observations, proven techniques, and an ever-present wit, he teaches readers better communication and successful organization.
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- PublisherArcadia Publishing
- Publication date1983
- ISBN 10 0882893408
- ISBN 13 9780882893402
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages112
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