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Get to the point! Learn how to use Power Phrases to say what you mean...and get what you want. If you have ever walked away from a situation because you didn't know what to say, or you didn't know what to say but you spoke anyway, you know about all the stress, confusion, wasted time, missed opportunities, and hurt feelings you could have avoided if only you'd said the right thing at the right time. Now internationally acclaimed executive coach and communication guru Meryl Runion introduces you to a powerful, easy-to-master communication technology that lets you say what you mean, mean what you say, and get what you want - at home, in the office, and in every social and interpersonal setting.In a lively narrative, crackling with wry wit and loving observations of people and their foibles, Runion teaches you six basic methods for crafting Power Phrases - short, focused expressions that are direct and to the point without seeming brusque or nasty. Once you've masterd the art of using PowerPhrases there is no limit to what you can accomplish. In no time you'll be wielding Power Phrases and you will: learn a new language that will open up honest dialogue instantly; confidently say what needs to be said without fear of misinterpretation or negative emotional responses; resolve sensitive situations quickly and effectively; avoid being taken advantage of, ignored, passed over, or undervalued; communicate your needs and desires and get the results you want; and nip harassment in the bud.
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Get to the point! Learn how to use Power Phrases to say what you mean...and get what you want.
If you have ever walked away from a situation because you didn't know what to say, or you didn't know what to say but you spoke anyway, you know about all the stress, confusion, wasted time, missed opportunities, and hurt feelings you could have avoided if only you'd said the right thing at the right time.
Now internationally acclaimed executive coach and communication guru Meryl Runion introduces you to a powerful, easy-to-master communication technology that lets you say what you mean, mean what you say, and get what you want--at home, in the office, and in every social and interpersonal setting. In a lively narrative, crackling with wry wit and loving observations of people and their foibles, Runion teaches you six basic methods for crafting Power Phrases--short, focused expressions that are direct and to the point without seeming brusque or nasty. Once you've masterd the art of using PowerPhrases there is no limit to what you can accomplish. In no time you'll be wielding Power Phrases and you will:
- Learn a new language that will open up honest dialogue instantly
- Confidently say what needs to be said without fear of misinterpretation or negative emotional responses
- Resolve sensitive situations quickly and effectively
- Avoid being taken advantage of, ignored, passed over, or undervalued
- Communicate your needs and desires and get the results you want
- Nip harassment in the bud
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've read a number of these types of books and this is easily one of the best.
It begins by explaining exactly what power phrases are: short and specific targeted messages, and then warns you about using those words and phrases that dilute your message, eg. I could be wrong but, Sorry to bother you but, I was wondering, You may not like this idea but, etc.
I recognised myself saying those things, and this was the first time I'd actually stopped to think about what I was actually SAYING. So although those phrases had nothing to do with the message I was conveying, they robbed the point I was trying to get over. This book explains all of this much better than I can, and gives plenty of examples.
Much of the advice is about how to be assertive, but whilst other books talk about being assertive, this book explains how to actually sound assertive.
It begins by explaining exactly what power phrases are: short and specific targeted messages, and then warns you about using those words and phrases that dilute your message, eg. I could be wrong but, Sorry to bother you but, I was wondering, You may not like this idea but, etc.
I recognised myself saying those things, and this was the first time I'd actually stopped to think about what I was actually SAYING. So although those phrases had nothing to do with the message I was conveying, they robbed the point I was trying to get over. This book explains all of this much better than I can, and gives plenty of examples.
Much of the advice is about how to be assertive, but whilst other books talk about being assertive, this book explains how to actually sound assertive.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Power Phrases was an important reminder of how often we miss opportunities to express ourselves because we have become mired in normal everyday expressions. Especially important to me were the destructive phrases which should not be used because they damage ourselves and others. There was nothing especially new to me but I really enjoyed this book because it collected and detailed all the constructive and destructive methods to communicate.
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57 of 58 people found the following review helpful
The basics of good communication skills
15 Jan 2004
Format:Paperback
Although the title might lead you to think this is a book on creating the correct powerful phrases to improve your writing that is not what the book is about. This is a book about oral communication and how to express yourself in a manner that is non-confrontational and yet lets the other person know what you think. Meryl Runion discusses phrases that kill and cause the recipient to lose respect for you and your message as well as positive phrases to express yourself. She devotes a chapter each to various situations where power phrases could be used. Examples of some of those situations include using them to perfect a connection, to say what you think, to say what you feel, to make powerful requests, to refuse what you don't want, to get people to open up, to apologize without groveling, to respond to unkind criticism, to handle angry persons, to express anger, to handle disagreements, and to address issues. "How to Use Power Phrases" is a book on verbal communication and responding appropriately to various situations and is a recommended read.
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Powerful!
18 Jan 2004
Format:Paperback
I love it! It's immediately practical and useful. I learned how to respond to my critical boss, assertively address a backstabber, and most importantly, convey my anger and disappointment without blamin the other person. That lesson alone was worth way more than the price of the book. What a value! I'm using what I learned in this book every day.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Fantastic and highly recommended!
7 Jan 2004
Format:Paperback
For anyone who has ever searched for words, or came up with the "right" thing to say fifteen minutes too late, this book is for you. The author, Meryl Runion, gives excellent advice that can be used with a variety of situations. I have tried the "Power Phrases" and they work! It is amazing what kind of results you can get when you know how to get your point across and our confident in your ability to communicate. That is exactly what this book teaches you. I think the book is particularly important for anyone who wants to learn how to be more effective and assertive. This book promises what it delivers - that you'll learn how to say what you mean, mean what you say, and get what you want - and then some. Highly recommended reading! The book would also make a wonderful and highly useful gift.
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