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Words Can Change Your Brain: 12 Conversation Strategies to Build Trust, Resolve Conflict, and Increase Intimacy
Introducing a new strategy that changes the brain to enhance any conversation
In their groundbreaking research, prominent neuroscientist Andrew Newberg, M.D., working with Mark Robert Waldman, has discovered a valuable strategy called Compassionate Communication. In twelve clear steps it allows us to create a special bond with whomever we are speaking, a bond that aligns...more
In their groundbreaking research, prominent neuroscientist Andrew Newberg, M.D., working with Mark Robert Waldman, has discovered a valuable strategy called Compassionate Communication. In twelve clear steps it allows us to create a special bond with whomever we are speaking, a bond that aligns...more
Hardcover, 272 pages
Published
June 14th 2012
by Hudson Street Press
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Good parts - application of very recent studies by neuroscientists and business scholars to interpersonal communication, using personal values and strengths to make job decisions and cut down on stress,
Not anything new parts - active listening repackaged as 'compassionate communication,' progressive relaxation repackaged as 'compassionate communication,' and meditation repackaged as 'compassionate communication.'
That said, it wasn't a bad read, and it never hurts to be reminded of these core co...more
Not anything new parts - active listening repackaged as 'compassionate communication,' progressive relaxation repackaged as 'compassionate communication,' and meditation repackaged as 'compassionate communication.'
That said, it wasn't a bad read, and it never hurts to be reminded of these core co...more
I read Words can change your brain, in exchange for review from NetGalley. The book was written by Andrew B. Newberg and Mark Robert Walman.
The book discusses how communication can build trust, resolve conflict, and increase intimacy. People need to chose their words carefully, listen, and observe non verbal body cues.
The right words (or wrong ones) can affect stress levels (physical and emotional), behavior, meaning, tangible benefits, and intangible beneifts.
The book also discusses the 12 s...more
I really am glad I took this out of the library. The author basically spent the first two chapters on a sales pitch as to why you should read the book! I couldn't finish it the book because he started to talk about microexpresions which is not HIS information. That is research done by Paul Eckman, explained in Telling Lies. He claims you really don't want to use any negative words with people because of the effect it might have. Well excuse me but how would we ever correct anything. Excuse my ne...more
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Compassionate communication gurus explain the wonderful effects of postive communing in relationships and business. 12 steps will get you there, provided you want to go. If I say negative things people will be less likely to hear me, so I don't want to say anything critical of what is really a very unnecessary book.
It was hard to even give this book a 2. Maybe my expectations were just off but I was rather disappointed. The longer I read the harder it was to stick with because it was repetitive and long-winded. I also have a hard time reading non-fiction books that read like a persuasive essay. I wouldn't recommend it.
Critical for anyone who wants to improve their communication skills!
This book is outstanding. I'm practicing brevity, breathing, and pauses and I'm already seeing a shift on my conversations. This is a MUST read.
Couple of good nuggets including stress relaxing and slowing down rate of speech
I had very mixed feelings about this book. On the one hand, it had some very good ideas, such as: speaking more slowly, ensuring that you are relaxed and positive prior to engaging in a discussion, and most importantly for me: speaking briefly. There were certainly portions that I would like to try out. There were also numerous studies quoted about the power of words and how we say things. On the other hand, it was very proscriptive with its '12-step program'.
Everyone......should........read.......this.......book.
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Dr. Andrew Newberg is Director of Research at the Myrna Brind Center for Integrative Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Medical College. He is also Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. He is Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Nuclear Medicine. He is considered a pioneer in the neuroscientific study of religiou...more
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