Can we talk?

7 Principles for Managing Difficult Conversations at Work

Author Name: Roberta Matuson

“Everything you need to know about communication and relationship building at work is here! Powerful insights and practical advice from one of the world’s leading authorities on executive coaching and employee engagement.” —Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times bestselling author of Triggers, Mojo, and What Got you Here Won’t Get you There. “Who doesn’t flinch when they hear the question, ‘Can we talk?’? Yet the truth is, these are the conversations we always prefer to avoid, and I love how Roberta Chinsky Matuson clearly guides us to make our voices heard so we can say the things we need to say most. This book is invaluable for leaders and anyone in business.” —Sally Helgesen, author of How Women Rise, The Female Vision, and The Web of Inclusion “There is nothing more important at work than the ability to communicate effectively with those who report to you and those you report to. In *Can We Talk?*, Roberta Matuson provides readers with a game-changing framework to help them navigate any difficult business conversation safely, successfully building strong relationships along the way.” – Laura Hwang, Harvard Business School professor and international bestselling author of *Edge*. “If you’ve been holding back on saying what needs to be said at work, *Can We Talk?* is the book for you. It has no off-topic titles and is a must-read for business owners, leaders, and employees looking to make their voices heard and strengthen their communication skills.” – Dorie Clark, author of *Reinventing You* and faculty member in executive education at Duke University