Pebbles in My Shoe: Three Steps to Breaking through Interpersonal Conflict

by Linda Outka

Do you need a breakthrough? Do you have a difficult person in your professional or personal life? Is there a conversation you know you should have but don’t want to risk damaging the relationship? Would you like to move past the pain into a more productive relationship? Relational hurts are like pebbles in our shoes. Strained relationships, failed conversations and unresolved conflicts drain our energy and sabotage our success. Business coach Linda Outka has been effectively resolving conflict for more than 20 years. Through real-life stories and practical principles, Linda reveals her proven model of conflict resolution. As you read you will discover how to • Break through conflict using three clear steps • Understand conflict landmines and how to avoid them • Prepare for an effective conflict resolution conversation • Learn principles that keep defenses low throughout the conversation • Develop a more fulfilling relationship as a result of a conflict resolution conversation

144 pages, Paperback

Published October 1, 2016

Reviews

[Becca Gwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book on conflict resolution...

This was a great quick read on conflict resolution. Linda does a great job of providing actionable steps that are intuitive and easy to follow.

[Judee Howard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pebbles in my Shoe will be a break-through book for many who desire authentic relationships. All of us have had, at some time, a relationship go south or become so tense we dread seeing a person we used to fully enjoy being around. Sometimes the tension or conflict is with someone at work, a neighbor, friend, or even a family member. Linda Outka lays out a contextual framework for understanding where conflicts originate that applies in any situation. Then she lays out a down-to-earth, practical guide for working through the conflict in a way that is respectful, deepens understanding and encourages a more authentic relationship going forward. It is do-able and encourages personal growth along the way. This is one you’ll want to hang on to, and you’ll want to buy copies to give away to friends.