The Triangle of Truth: The Surprisingly Simple Secret to Resolving Conflicts Large and Small

by Lisa Earle McLeod

"Will make you laugh today and provide insights you can use on Monday morning." -Tom Rath, author of How Full is Your Bucket?

Buddha called it the Middle Path, Albert Einstein used it to reconcile competing beliefs about science and religion, and Barack Obama applied it to politics and skyrocketed into the Oval Office.

It's the Triangle of Truth-a concept that is both old and new, and it's the secret to solving problems everywhere from the bedroom to the boardroom and beyond. Drawing on wisdom from some of the world's greatest thinkers, McLeod delivers a problem-solving model that goes beyond either/or thinking, recasting the debate on everything from sex and politics to business and religion. A blend of personal insight, business wisdom, everyday spirituality and humor, The Triangle of Truth is a just-in-time read for anyone who is tired of arguments, angst, and stalemates and is ready for real solutions to every problem, large or small.

Genres: Business, Leadership

240 pages, Hardcover

First published December 18, 2009

About the author

Lisa Earle McLeod is a nationally syndicated newspaper columnist, business consultant and inspirational thought-leader. Her newest book is The Triangle of Truth: The Secret to Resolving Conflicts Large and Small (Penguin). She conducts workshops and seminars worldwide and is a sought-after keynote speaker. A repeat guest on Good Morning America, Lisa lectures internationally and lives in Atlanta. Sign-up for her free weekly newsletter at www.TriangleofTruth.com."

Reviews

[Neaton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting concept that is actually very basic: quit thinking you have to "win" an argument and give yourself permission to listen and realize people have their opinions and it isn't your job to change their mind but to find common ground as a starting point for discussion.
I enjoyed the book and it did help me to look differently at a couple situations I am in although it was slow in spots.

[Kare Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

To savor your life by sidestepping or reducing opportunities for conflict turn from instinctual defensive or "either/or thinking" to the "and" approach were you can hold apparently conflicting notions in your mind and find a middle way. Lisa makes this concept come alive with examples from the famous and from everyday situations. I've written two books on conflict resolution and read over 50. Lisa writes in a way that can interest even the non-avid reader. She pulls people in with her conversational style.

[Dhātturā · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is good for a beginner in self reflection and conflict resolution. I read two chapters and couldn't help thinking, 'I figured this stuff out when I was twelve.' Glad someone put it on paper for all the other emotional/spiritual babies out there -- which we're all only just a breath away from at any moment anyway...

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read, helps one to develop an open mind. A method to reduce stress and conflict and be at peace.

Read it at your own pace, practice it.

Basic skills of thorough listening are quite absent with the amount of information passing through our hands and brains. Hence the friction in meetings and stress in arriving at satisfactory-to-all outcomes.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book really has a great idea about instead of either/or thinking, trying 'and'...the world would be a better place if we could do this.

[Krista · Rating 4 out of 5]

My boss loaned this to me, ha.

[Alexandrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

The bottom line: you don't have to look at things with the either/or dichotomy, nor do you have to "settle" through compromise.