From the CD + Book - Unabridged.
Disc 1. The magic of everyday communication ; The complex layers of face-to-face talk
Disc 2. The social context that shapes our talk ; The operations of the cognitive unconscious
Disc 3. The conscious mind in perception ; The conscious mind in using language
Disc 4. The conscious mind and emotion ; The development of our sense of self
Disc 5. Self, attachment, and self-esteem ; Protecting the self in face-to-face talk
Disc 6. Conscious self-talk and self-management ; Challenges to effective communication
Disc 7. Talking to connect and build relationships ; Differences, disagreement, and control talk
Disc 8. Commands, accusations, and blame ; Healing relationships with dialogue talk
Disc 9. Focus on the other, the heart of the dialog ; Assertive dialogue to manage disagreement
Disc 10. Compassionate confrontation ; Communication, gender and culture
Disc 11. Talking our way to lasting relationships ; Leadership, appreciation, and productivity
Disc 12. Dialogue and appreciation, engaged employees ; Dialogue, ethical choices behind our talk.