Lifescripts

What to Say to Get What You Want in Life's Toughest Situations

By Mark Levine, Stephen M. Pollan | Publisher: Wiley

About the book

Expertly navigate any workplace conversation and come out on top

When confronted with difficult situations in the workplace, many people are at a loss for words. That’s why New York Times bestselling authors Stephen M. Pollan and Mark Levine created Lifescripts: What to Say to Get What You Want in Life's Toughest Situations. Using two-color flowcharts, Lifescripts maps out 109 difficult conversations, guiding you through discussion openers and effective responses reach the desired result. This completely revised and updated edition includes nearly 50 new business-focused scripts covering everything from apologizing for a misdirected email to requesting better meeting manners.

Inside, you’ll find scripts to fit any situation you’re confronting at work. Use the signature Lifescripts visual flowcharts to work your way through exactly how the conversation should go. Be it boosting employee morale or getting the raise you deserve, when the time comes, you’ll be prepared not only with the right words and phrases, but with the confidence you need to get what you want.

  • Work your way through conversation scripts for terminations, performance reviews, negotiating job offers, asking for raises, and much more
  • Learn a unique set of icebreakers, pitches, questions, answers, and defenses for each difficult conversation
  • Easily develop a winning conversational strategy using the signature visual flowcharts unique to Lifescripts
  • Get strategic tips on attitude, timing, preparation, and behavior to help make any conversation a success

This revised Third Edition of Lifescripts is here to help employees and managers communicate even more clearly and effectively. Whatever the situation, Lifescripts provides a road map to navigate the most perplexing, problematic dialogues for success.

Editions of Lifescripts

Paperback
ISBN 9781119571971
EBook
ISBN 9781119571933
EBook
ISBN 9781119571964

Read an Excerpt

Expertly navigate any workplace conversation and come out on top

When confronted with difficult situations in the workplace, many people are at a loss for words. That’s why New York Times bestselling authors Stephen M. Pollan and Mark Levine created Lifescripts: What to Say to Get What You Want in Life's Toughest Situations. Using two-color flowcharts, Lifescripts maps out 109 difficult conversations, guiding you through discussion openers and effective responses reach the desired result. This completely revised and updated edition includes nearly 50 new business-focused scripts covering everything from apologizing for a misdirected email to requesting better meeting manners.

Inside, you’ll find scripts to fit any situation you’re confronting at work. Use the signature Lifescripts visual flowcharts to work your way through exactly how the conversation should go. Be it boosting employee morale or getting the raise you deserve, when the time comes, you’ll be prepared not only with the right words and phrases, but with the confidence you need to get what you want.

  • Work your way through conversation scripts for terminations, performance reviews, negotiating job offers, asking for raises, and much more
  • Learn a unique set of icebreakers, pitches, questions, answers, and defenses for each difficult conversation
  • Easily develop a winning conversational strategy using the signature visual flowcharts unique to Lifescripts
  • Get strategic tips on attitude, timing, preparation, and behavior to help make any conversation a success

This revised Third Edition of Lifescripts is here to help employees and managers communicate even more clearly and effectively. Whatever the situation, Lifescripts provides a road map to navigate the most perplexing, problematic dialogues for success.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lifescripts about?

Expertly navigate any workplace conversation and come out on top

When confronted with difficult situations in the workplace, many people are at a loss for words. That’s why New York Times bestselling authors Stephen M. Pollan and Mark Levine created Lifescripts: What to Say to Get What You Want in Life's Toughest Situations. Using two-color flowcharts, Lifescripts maps out 109 difficult conversations, guiding you through discussion openers and effective responses reach the desired result. This completely revised and updated edition includes nearly 50 new business-focused scripts covering everything from apologizing for a misdirected email to requesting better meeting manners.

Inside, you’ll find scripts to fit any situation you’re confronting at work. Use the signature Lifescripts visual flowcharts to work your way through exactly how the conversation should go. Be it boosting employee morale or getting the raise you deserve, when the time comes, you’ll be prepared not only with the right words and phrases, but with the confidence you need to get what you want.

  • Work your way through conversation scripts for terminations, performance reviews, negotiating job offers, asking for raises, and much more
  • Learn a unique set of icebreakers, pitches, questions, answers, and defenses for each difficult conversation
  • Easily develop a winning conversational strategy using the signature visual flowcharts unique to Lifescripts
  • Get strategic tips on attitude, timing, preparation, and behavior to help make any conversation a success

This revised Third Edition of Lifescripts is here to help employees and managers communicate even more clearly and effectively. Whatever the situation, Lifescripts provides a road map to navigate the most perplexing, problematic dialogues for success.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Lifescripts?

Economics, Finance, Business and Management > Business and Management > Ownership and organization of enterprises > Small businesses and self-employment

Where can I read a sample of Lifescripts?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781119571971

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Lifescripts?

Mark Levine, Stephen M. Pollan

Who is the Publisher of the book Lifescripts?

Wiley

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Lifescripts is available as paperback(ISBN 9781119571971) and ebook(ISBN 9781119571933) and ebook(ISBN 9781119571964)

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