Archive for the ‘Communication’ Category

“The Book of Questions,” Gregory Stock, PhD

Tuesday, June 27th, 2006

Pros: Interesting set of questions; wonderful ideas and ideals
Cons: I want a bigger book with more questions!
Rating: 5 out of 5
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“The Book of Questions: Business, Politics and Ethics,” Gregory Stock, Ph.D.

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

Pros: Extremely thought-provoking questions; no judgment–just things to think about
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5
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“The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Performance Appraisal Phrases,” by Peter Gray and John H. Carroll

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

Pros: Helpful; flexible; balanced
Cons: Mild typos and some tiny contradictions
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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“Speaking Up: What to Say to Your Boss and Everyone Else Who Gets on Your Case,” Mark Ruskin

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

Pros: Well-written; brilliant ideas; extremely well-balanced; straightforward; easy-to-learn format
Cons: Not a one!
Rating: 5 out of 5
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“Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak: Living out the language of love in your family relationships,” Robert E. Fisher

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

Pros: Very common-sense approach to family communication
Cons: Some might not appreciate the strongly religious approach
Rating: 4 out of 5
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“Giving and Receiving Feedback: Building Constructive Communication (Revised Edition)”

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

Pros: Plenty of helpful ideas; specific suggestions and plans
Cons: Misses a couple of important elements; some information seemed suspect
Rating: 4 out of 5
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“Constructive Feedback,” Roland and Frances Bee

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

Pros: Tons of helpful hints; lots of detail
Cons: Silly-looking symbols?
Rating: 5 out of 5
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“The Book of Questions: Love and Sex,” Gregory Stock, Ph.D.

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

Pros: Could teach you a lot about you, your relationship, and those close to you
Cons: Some of these are difficult questions to answer; some questions could lead to trouble
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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