Description

Ditch the negative mental habits that derail conversations and destroy projects and discover a framework for forging authentic enduring and productive connections

All too often we find our conversations stuck in cyclical patterns of unproductive behavior We listen halfheartedly react emotionally and respond habitually or what Chuck Wisner calls sleep talking

Conscious Conversationsexplores the way we can reframe our thoughts emotions reactions and interactions so we form a connection from the very first conversation and keep our discourse positive and productive throughout any endeavor Wisner identifies four universal types of conversations and offers specific advice on maximizing the effectiveness of each

StorytellingAcknowledging and investigating the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves and others
CollaboratingExploring the way our stories interact with other peoples stories
CreatingCocreating possibilities and discovering unforeseen solutions to sticky problems
CommittingCoordinating our actions with others to get things done

These conversations unfold sequentially our awareness of our stories transforms our ability to listen and collaborate which opens our thoughts to creative possibilities guiding us toward mindful agreements This framework makes it possible to identify understand and deactivate disruptive emotional triggers listen with empathy to people with opposing perspectives and forge relationships built on trust