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Author Horn, Sam.

Title Tongue fu! at school : 30 ways to get along better with teachers, principals, students, and parents / Sam Horn ; [foreword by Don Cameron].

Imprint Lanham : Taylor Trade Pub., c2004.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe 3rd Floor Stacks  371.1022 H783t 2004    ---  Available
Edition 1st Taylor Trade Pub. ed.
Description xii, 244 p. ; 23 cm.
Note "A Scarecrow Education Book"--T.p.
Contents Connect (vs. cancel) what's been said -- Coach (vs. criticize) performance -- Turn orders into requests -- Put yourself on the same side -- Turn apathy into empathy -- Pre-empt "problems" -- Avoid extremes -- Take the "not's out of your communication -- Fast-forward through frustration -- Clear up complaints by taking the AAA train -- Listen up! -- Use fun fu! to handle hassles with humor -- Focus on solutions, not fault -- Make people feel heard, not hassled -- Don't know what to say? Say this -- Graciously exit no-win disputes -- Use tongue glue! -- Approach with an open mind -- Don't take control, share control -- Lay down the laws -- Tactfully terminate monologues -- Diplomatically say "no" -- Choose your battles so you act wisely, not rashly -- Use the five principles of ethical persuasion -- Hold people accountable for inappropriate behavior -- Break free from bullies -- Act confident even when you don't feel confident -- Maintain a positive perspective -- Choose to act and influence with integrity -- Turn intentions into actions.
Subject Interaction analysis in education.
Communication in education.
Conflict management.
ISBN 1589791061 (pbk. : alk. paper)

 
    
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