How to Handle Conflict and Manage Anger [Abridged, Audiobook] [Audio Cassette]

Denis Waitley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1994

The world's foremost producer of personal development and motivational audio programs now teaches you how to get beyond conflict and anger to calm, cool-headed agreement.

Wherever there are involved, concerned people, there will be disagreements and tension. Life is too complex for anyone to expect to exist in a perennial state of harmony and bliss. Now Denis Waitley, author of the phenomenal bestseller, The Psychology of Winning, shows us anger is a choice we make and not an event that happens. It's how we perceive and respond to the events in our lives that determines our success or failure.

With this program you'll learn:

* the usefulness of controlling anger and fear
* four steps to keep your cool, calm and in control
* the six characteristics of conflict
* how to control conflict where it starts
* what your primary needs are

In his powerful yet practical fashion, Denis Waitley will have you cool, calm and collected no matter the conflict.

Become more relaxed and successful today.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

According to Waitley, conflict and the anger that results are an inevitable part of our change-oriented world. While emphasizing that the responses we make are a matter of choice, he provides a four-step approach to controlling anger in a reasoned manner. A good segment on communication skills pinpoints specific verbiage that fuels rather than resolves difficulties. Waitley outlines the characteristics and escalating stages of conflict and suggests ways to rebuild relationships. In concluding, he emphasizes the role of self-esteem in this process and the importance of nurturing it through such techniques as personal goal-setting. Waitley, who reads the text, offers listeners an excellent opportunity to reflect on conflict. His program is especially palatable because it never resorts to platitudes. For most collections.
Jeanne P. Leader, Western Nebraska Community Coll. Lib., Scottsbluff
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From AudioFile

"Become more relaxed and successful today" is the promise on this jacket presentation. Audio is the perfect vehicle for this well-scripted, well-reasoned and well-presented production. S.F.W. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Nightingale-Conant; Abridged edition (July 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671894811
• ISBN-13: 978-0671894818
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,509,956 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointed, June 24, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Handle Conflict and Manage Anger (Audio Cassette)

I've listened to some pretty good audio books, but this isn't one of them. This audio book is full of platitudes and anecdotes but offers very little useful information or ideas. It tends to ramble aimlessly without making a point. As a result, I found myself rewinding the tape over and over in a futile attempt to follow the author's line of reasoning and glean some value from listening. In the final analysis, it turned out to be one of the more disappointing audio books I've listened to, definitely not worth the time invested. I usually save audio books once I am done with them to give to friends, however I have thrown this one away rather than waste another person's time with it.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Practical and realistic steps from an empathetic author., April 24, 1998

By 

Leslie P. Kelley "The Lude" (Sharpsburg, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Handle Conflict and Manage Anger (Audio Cassette)

This audio book gives a realistic and practical approach to conflict and anger, not expecting we can totally eliminate them, yet giving step-by-step methods for handling various situations and managing our emotions. Denis Waitley is always an engaging, enthusiastic speaker. He uses personal illustrations to let you know he has struggled with these problems himself and has taken his own advice. In addition, he deals with some of the root issues, such as goals and attitudes, and gives practical advice for self-improvement. The pace is excellent for listening in the car, but the detailed steps may be difficult to remember without extra effort, such as writing them down later. If you are familiar with Waitley's other books, such as _Seeds of Greatness_, you will see how this course dovetails with his formula for success. If you are not, this is a good place to begin.