Why Are We Yelling?: The Art of Productive Disagreement

In his book 'Why Are We Yelling?', Buster Benson provides a framework for having more honest and constructive arguments, which can deepen relationships, solve problems, and come up with new ideas. He reveals the psychological underpinnings of awkward, unproductive conflict and the critical habits anyone can learn to avoid it, such as identifying biases, listening with an open mind, and communicating well.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 288 pages
\n Publication date: 01 April 2021
\n Publisher: Pan Macmillan
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This is a life-changing book. Read it three times and then give a copy to anyone you care about. It will make things better – Seth Godin, author of This Is Marketing

Why Are We Yelling? is Buster Benson's essential guide to having more honest and constructive arguments.

Have you ever walked away from an argument and suddenly thought of all the brilliant things you wish you'd said? Do you avoid certain family members and colleagues because of bitter, festering tension that you can't figure out how to address?

Now, finally, there's a solution: a new framework that frees you from the trap of unproductive conflict and pointless arguing forever.

If the threat of raised voices, emotional outbursts, and public discord makes you want to hide under the conference room table, you're not alone. Conflict, or the fear of it, can be exhausting. But as this powerful book argues, conflict doesn't have to be unpleasant. In fact, properly channeled, conflict can be the most valuable tool we have at our disposal for deepening relationships, solving problems, and coming up with new ideas.

As the mastermind behind some of the highest-performing teams at Amazon, Twitter, and Slack, Buster Benson spent decades facilitating hard conversations in stressful environments. In this book, Buster reveals the psychological underpinnings of awkward, unproductive conflict and the critical habits anyone can learn to avoid it. Armed with a deeper understanding of how arguments work, you'll be able to:

* Remain confident when you're put on the spot
* Diffuse tense moments with a few strategic questions
* Facilitate creative solutions even when your team has radically different perspectives

Why Are We Yelling? will shatter your assumptions about what makes arguments productive. You will learn:

* The surprising reasons why we argue
* The three types of arguments and how to recognize them
* The four habits that prevent us from resolving conflict
* The power of empathy and active listening
* The importance of setting clear expectations
* The art of compromise
* The benefits of conflict for personal growth
* The keys to effective communication

By implementing these habits, you'll be able to transform arguments into opportunities for growth, understanding, and collaboration. Whether you're dealing with personal relationships, professional conflicts, or social tensions, Why Are We Yelling? will provide you with the tools you need to navigate difficult conversations with confidence, clarity, and compassion.

So, why are we yelling? Let's take a step back, examine our assumptions, and learn to communicate more effectively. With Why Are We Yelling?, we can break free from the cycle of conflict and create a more peaceful and harmonious world for ourselves and those around us.

\n Weight: 208g\n
Dimension: 130 x 196 x 26 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781529004977\n \n