Book/AudioCassette on How to Express Oppinions and Views

Published by: jack 2010-03-16

I work for a small, but very successful company in the computer industry, doing graphic arts and programming. I'm having an issue with my boss/mentor that I'm looking for a way to solve. We're great friends, as well as coworkers, so I know that any attempt I make to help solve this problem that I see he has will not be met with resentment. Basically, I find that he has problems communicating what he wants, what he likes about something, and what he doesn't like about something. For example, if he doesn't like something, he'll just tell me, "That looks like shit. Change it... to something better." But he is unable to tell me what should be changed, or why it looks 'like shit.' However, if I make some little change, he loves it. I have seen this with not only myself, but others. He is into motivational audio-cassettes and books, so I'm thinking that I should get him some book or audio-cassette that offers advice on how to better express one's views and oppinions. Could one of you find and suggest such a book/cassette, preferably available online, such as from amazon.com? Thanks.

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Hello. I've located a number of titles that should help your boss/mentor improve his ability to express his views and opinions. "Say What You Mean, Get What You Want: A Businessperson's Guide to Direct Communication" by Judith C. Tingley Book available from Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0814479049/ "Communicating Effectively For Dummies" by Marty Brounstein "What the author presents here is an entire training course and then some on how to communicate effectively. This book will help you clearly get your message across to people at work, in social circles, in relationships." Available from Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0764553194/ "Powerful Conversations: How High-Impact Leaders Communicate" by Phil Harkins Book available from Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0071353216/ "Communicating at Work" by Tony Alessandra Book available from Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0671788558/ Essential Managers: Communicate Clearly by Robert Heller Book available from Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0789432447/ Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work & in Life, One Conversation at a Time by Susan Scott Book available from Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0670031240/ Cassette available from Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/074352599X/ Audio CD available from Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0743526007/ "Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss what Matters Most" by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen, Roger Fisher Book available from Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/014028852X/ Cassette available from Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0553525689/ Audio CD available from Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0553456121/ search strategy: amazon.com, communications, business I hope this helps.

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Thanks, Juggler, that's just the help I was looking for! Looks like that'll work great!

While I don't condone the foul language = shit; your boss/mentor seems to be doing great. He can tell when you haven't done your best and he has you rework without confusing you with suggestions. Since the company is very successful, it looks like your boss knows how to get you to produce good stuff; perhaps much better than he could produce without you. My compliments to both of you. Neil