by Margaret Anderson | Oct 17, 2021 | Blog, Books, Communication
If you’ve read my books, you know that I use fiction to enhance my nonfiction work about consensus building, persuasion and communication. My first book, Bridges to Consensus, includes a number of realistic sample dialogues. Love on the Rocks with a Twist...
by Margaret Anderson | Oct 6, 2021 | Blog, Book Excerpts, Books, Communication
My upcoming book, Women Can Renew the World If… and So Can You is peppered with How To’s, tips and exercises for engaging in productive discussions. Here’s a sneak peek of a How To about what to do when you don’t know what to say. Pause Button...
by Margaret Anderson | Aug 5, 2019 | Blog, Book Excerpts, Books
If you missed the excerpt, “What’s the twist,” from Love on the Rocks with a Twist, or it’s been awhile, you might like to read, or review it. Now, here is an excerpt from the accompanying “Study Notes for What’s the Twist”:...
by Margaret Anderson | Aug 5, 2019 | Blog, Book Excerpts, Books
My book Love on the Rocks with a Twist – Delightful Fiction with Lessons on Dealing with Others begins with an introductory essay, “What’s the Twist” followed by study notes introducing the most basic of the consensus building skills demonstrated by...
by Margaret Anderson | Aug 4, 2019 | Blog, Book Excerpts, Books
In previous posts of excerpts from Bridges to Consensus, we’ve seen that The Golden Rule Isn’t Always Enough. And we’ve seen that People Resist Being Wrong. For this reason, I coined what I call “The Silver Rule of Consensus”: Minimize...
by Margaret Anderson | Aug 1, 2019 | Blog, Book Excerpts, Books
I previously posted an excerpt from Bridges to Consensus titled, “The Golden Rule Isn’t Always Enough.” If you haven’t read it, or it’s been awhile, I suggest you click the link just above to read it now. Now, here’s another...