Emotional courage. How to take responsibility and not be afraid of difficult conversations.

The ability to lead is the ability to act confidently, build relationships with others, and remain true to your goal in order to inspire others to follow you. Don't you want to possess these qualities and use them in your work and life? The author of the bestseller '18 Minutes' from The Wall Street Journal reveals the secrets of successful leaders. It's not so much about finding the right words and taking the right steps, but about being willing to experience discomfort, take risks, and embrace uncertainty because of what you say or do. If you are ready for any emotions, you will succeed. The book is based on the author's publications in the Harvard Business Review. Each chapter provides practical recommendations for 'pumping up' the muscle of emotional courage, tips on dealing with difficult situations, while improving management skills. By training courage, discussing painful but important topics, making difficult but necessary decisions, you become a stronger person and a more effective leader. You will learn not to be afraid to express your opinion when others are silent, not to lose confidence in yourself in uncertain conditions, to react productively to objections, not to take criticism personally, to deal with the negative emotions of others without going into a defensive mode. You will develop the ability to act decisively and boldly in life, at work, and in any situation. From this book, you will learn: - how not to be afraid of emotionally difficult conversations, - to cultivate personal responsibility and inspire others to do the most important work, - chapter by chapter, you will hone the most important skills: self-confidence, relationships with others, commitment to the global goal, - and also 'pump up' your emotional courage. About the author Peter Bregman - CEO of Bregman Partners Inc. Bregman Partners is a consulting company that advises leaders of various organizations, from large companies to startups. Bregman has advised top managers of leading global companies, including American Express, Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan Chase, Clear Channel, Nike, UNICEF, and many others. Peter's book '18 Minutes' became a Wall Street Journal bestseller, won the gold medal at the Axiom Business Book Awards, was included in the top ten business books of the year by Publisher's Weekly and The New York Post. '18 Minutes' is a smart and practical guide that explains how to make the right and effective decisions. Peter is a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Forbes, National Public Radio, Psychology Today, and CNN, as well as a weekly commentator on Fox Business News. Peter began his career as a leadership instructor for mountaineering expeditions. He then worked at the consulting firms Hay Group and Accenture. In 1998, he founded Bregman Partners Inc. Peter received a bachelor's degree from Princeton University and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University. He travels around the world, conducting workshops on how to manage, work, and live more effectively.