Water the Flowers Not the Weeds

by Fletcher Peacock

'A Strategy that Revolutionizes Professional, Personal and Family Relationships -- Solution Focused Communication

Each one of us has a unique way of communicating. How then can we find the key that will open the door to better communication and relationships: professional , personal and family ?

Instead of looking for the causes of our difficulties, we are invited to discover solutions.

By means of simple and clear short stories , the author enters the world of our problems and in a subtle way leads us in a direction that elicits harmony , understanding , confidence and well-being. Here is a lively book that leaves us refreshed and alert, like flowers after a gentle rain.

Genres: Psychology

141 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Kristin Juurmaa]

I really enjoyed reading this book. It is a bit like a little reminder that should be read again every once in a while. At the same time it is so basic and elementary but also genious. This book has something for everyone. I had to read it for my masters studies but for sure there are pearls for parents, married couples, teachers, therapists, managers and leaders. I wouldnt say much, just the most important thing that I take with me from the book. In life and communication there is no resistance - everybody has their own unique way of cummunicating. If we believe people around us give their best and are their best, then this is exactley how it is.
Recommended reading!

[Renetta Neal]

Remembering to water the flowers instead of the weeds has just become a whole lot easier ... I'm not changing too quickly!

[Bastien DZ]

Poorly written and irritating layout (half of the text seems to be in bold), but some interesting and useful insights.

[Noemie]

3.5

[Andre Bertrand]

Excellent in its simplicity. Good techniques to use with colleagues/employees, your children, your spouse, and... yourself.

[Sara]

So simple and so brilliant ❤

[Daire Lüüs]

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[Nat Pil]

Après une conférence dans le milieu du loisir, j’ai acheté le livre recommandé par le conférencier et je l’ai vraiment apprécié.

[Clive Johnson]

Since coaching has developed as a major management discipline, hundreds if not thousands of titles have proliferated to satisfy the interests of a large market. Theory, academic texts and case studies all have their place, however it's refreshing once in a while to come across a book which has no pretension, doesn't present the basics of coaching as some dark science and is written from the heart. "Water the flowers" is one such book: simply written and immediately appealing. The few but important principles spelled out and beautifully illustrated get to the heart of what coaching others is all about, and their impact loses nothing in this translation from Peacock's original French text. Reading this book reminds you that the coaching isn't a reserved right just for a trained "master" or academic specialist, but may often be applied most powerfully by those who take its intended 'helping others' power to heart, and who take pleasure in the simple when there is no need to complicate. The book is an inspiring introduction to the principles under-pinning "solution focused" coaching - and, for that matter - solution focused living. Thoroughly recommended.

[Annette Dölle]

I just LOVE this book. It's easy lighthearted written with a strong urge of truth in it. It's practical to use for all kinds of relationships, even when you think the situation is to difficult. Nowadays I use and advise this book to people I guide in team processes.

[Judith]

A great read about the NEW PSYCHOLOGY of healing and self-actualizing by focusing on the future.