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The Power of a Good Fight [Hardcover]

Lynne Eisaguirre (Author)

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Publication Date: May 1, 2002

Some of the topics include: the power of attitudes, the power of styles, the power of skills and the power of systems. From the author who presents speeches, workshops and consulting services on conflict and negotiation, diversity, team building, leadership, and employee retention.

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About the Author

Lynne Eisaguirre presents speeches, workshops, and consulting services on conflict and negotiation, diversity, team building, leadership, and employee retention. She is known for her lively and interactive approach. If you would like to know more about these or other services please call 303-216-1020 or visit her company's website at workplacesthatwork.

Product Details

Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Alpha; 1st edition (May 1, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0028642694
ISBN-13: 978-0028642697
Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.3 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,726,008 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Lynne Eisaguirre is the author of Stop Pissing Me Off! What to Do When the People You Work With Drive You Crazy, The Power of a Good Fight: How to Embrace Conflict to Drive Creativity, Productivity and Innovation and two other books on diversity and harassment. She has presented speeches and seminars to hundreds of organizations across the United States and Canada, including Harley-Davidson, Southwest Airlines, Bristol Myers Squibb, CH2M Hill, Sun Microsystems, Oracle, and Coors.

Her company, Workplaces That Work, provides consulting, speaking and training in the areas of leadership, conflict management and negotiation, employee retention, diversity and harassment. She regularly appears as a workplace expert on CNN Headline News, and has been interviewed as an expert in U.S. News and World Reports, The San Francisco Chronicle ABC News, Bloomberg TV and many other media sources.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Power of a Good Fight, July 6, 2002

John L. Lightburn MD (Golden, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Power of a Good Fight (Hardcover)

Can you imagine "welcoming conflict as a precursor to change and creativity"? That is what Lynne Eisaguirre helps us learn to do in this book. She helps us understand how avoiding a good fight deprives us of rich and rewarding experinces. If you find yourself seeking a third party or higher authority to assist in conflict resolution, you may be missing an important opportunity to enrich your life. Read this book and learn how to embrace conflict as an opportunity to grow, to learn new skills, to create new opportunities for you and your colleagues. I only wish I had read a book like this 50 years ago.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Power OF A Good Book!, July 8, 2002

Kristen Sullivan (San Diego) - See all my reviews

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Every woman in the work world should read the Power Of A Good Fight. I am not a huge fan of business books, but a close friend recommended I read this book. I am glad she did.

Lynne Eisaguirre explains why actually starting a fight can be the best way to improve your work environment. Eisaguirre's advice is right on target. I tried out her suggestions and have had a great response. From now on, I plan to address work place issues as they come up, just as I always have in my personal life.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect timing, July 14, 2002

linda voyles (Santa Rosa, CA) - See all my reviews

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Lynne's book arrived at the perfect time! As hospitals deal with nursing shortages as well as other shortages of healthcare workers in the U.S., managers need to make the most of the staff we have. We owe it to our patients and the physicians we serve to be the best we can be each day. The attempt to stretch ourselves to cover all the requirements of safe patient care with overwhelming budget cuts have led to short fuses and easy frustrations on a daily basis in acute healthcare.
The Power of a Good Fight brings hope and ease to managers in what often seems to be an unmanageable work world, by simply and powerfully taking us step by step through all the What-ifs we face. Ahhh...It feels like having a coach at my side. I liked the book and plan to pass it around!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Real life examples to apply to your life
Lynn Eisaguirre knows the real world of work. Her examples are startingly realistic! Most importantly, she gives clear strategies for viewing and handling conflict differently. Read more

Published on August 21, 2002 by J. Ramos

5.0 out of 5 stars Fits every office!
Lynne Eisaguirre's 5 personality styles describe everyone I've ever worked with! I have had conflicts and situations at work that would have been be better, more productive, and a... Read more

Published on July 8, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars If I Had Known Then What Lynne Eisaguirre Tells Me Now . . .
If I had known years ago what Lynne Eisaguirre writes about the various conflict styles in her book, The Power Of A Good Fight, my career and life would have moved along a less... Read more

Published on July 7, 2002 by Debra Harris, Professional Cre...

5.0 out of 5 stars A Knock out Winner!
This book makes a compelling case for constructive conflict and reminds us all why disagreement is a critical element in our lives. Read more

Published on July 6, 2002 by Erin Denholm

5.0 out of 5 stars The Power of a Good Fight
Whether you are one of the "working wounded" or the "working healed", Ms Eisaguirre's book will serve as a tool to remind you that the workplace is all about... Read more

Published on July 4, 2002 by Kim

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Go into the Ring Without It!
I love it when a book presents fresh, new perspectives for problems that sometimes eat us up! The Power of a Good Fight cuts right to the source of workplace conlict, exploring... Read more

Published on July 3, 2002 by David L. Wann

5.0 out of 5 stars Solving work conflicts that used to drive you nuts!
A practical book for anybody who works for a snapping shark boss or has subordinates who seem to disappear into the carpet whenever there's a disagreement. Read more

Published on July 2, 2002 by dr_flower

5.0 out of 5 stars The Power of a Good Fight
This book has helped me make signficant changes in both my personal and professional life. Ms. Eisaguirre does an excellent job of explaining to the reader in a practical and... Read more

Published on July 2, 2002 by Angeli Achatz

5.0 out of 5 stars useful, full of good examples
This writer knows her stuff. Her insights into what it takes to approach the reality of conflict and deal with it in a constructive manner are, indeed, powerful. Read more

Published on July 2, 2002 by Cheryl Charis-Graves

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A group of eight gather around the conference table to discuss the merits of several companies that are vying to become the new IT provider for the division. Read the first page

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World War, Five Beastly Conflict Coping Styles, The Dogfight Referees, Jack Welch, San Francisco, The Top Ten Steps, Les Welch, Nissan Design International, Supreme Court, The Hispanics

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3 books cite this book:

HR from the Heart: Inspiring Stories and Strategies for Building the People Side of Great Business by Libby Sartain on page 244
The Power of a Good Fight by Lynne Eisaguirre in Front Matter
Emotional Intelligence In Action: Training and Coaching Activities for Leaders and Managers by Marcia Hughes on page 51

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