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Negotiating the Nonnegotiable - by Daniel Shapiro (Paperback)

Negotiating the Nonnegotiable - by  Daniel Shapiro (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><b>"One of the most important books of our modern era" </b></b>-Amb. Jaime de Bourbon<b> <p/>For anyone struggling with conflict, this book can transform you. </b><i>Negotiating the Nonnegotiable </i>takes you on a journey into the heart and soul of conflict, providing unique insight into the emotional undercurrents that too often sweep us out to sea. With vivid stories of his closed-door sessions with warring political groups, disputing businesspeople, and families in crisis, Daniel Shapiro presents a universally applicable method to successfully navigate conflict. A deep, provocative book to reflect on and wrestle with, this book can change your life. <p/> <i>Be warned</i> This book is not a quick fix. Real change takes work. You<i> </i>will learn how to master five emotional dynamics that can sabotage conflict outside your awareness: <p/>1. <b><i>Vertigo</i></b> How can you avoid getting emotionally consumed in conflict? <br>2. <b><i>Repetition compulsion</i></b> How can you stop repeating the same conflicts again and again? <br>3. <b><i>Taboos</i></b> How can you discuss sensitive issues at the heart of the conflict? <br>4. <b><i>Assault on the sacred</i></b> What should you do if your values feel threatened? <br>5. <b><i>Identity politics</i></b> What can you do if others use politics against you? <p/>In our era of discontent, this is just the book we need to resolve conflict in our own lives and in the world around us.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A masterpiece--clear, insightful, and practical. . . . Highly recommended!"<br><b>--William Ury, co-author of <i>Getting to Yes</i> and author of <i>Getting to Yes with Yourself</i></b> <p/>"Quite simply, the best book I have ever read on negotiating in situations of extreme conflict."<br><b>--Matthew Bishop, <i>The Economist Group</i></b> <p/>"Brilliant insights to the baffling conundrum of our age, intractable disputes of all kinds."<br><b>--Daniel Goleman, author <i>Emotional Intelligence</i></b> <p/>Excellent.<br>--<b>David Brooks, <i>The New York Times</i></b> <p/>"Shapiro exposes the myth that humans are primarily rational in their decision making. . . . More importantly, he discusses the conflicts between good and bad that take place in all of us. . . . The world has been enriched with another intelligent lecture on how we should interact with each other. Hopefully this time we will listen."<br> <b><i>--Forbes</i></b> <p/> "Daniel Shapiro gives you the tools to transform yourself."<br><b><i>--</i>Rick Kleffel (KQED), <i>Rainbow Light</i> blog</b> <p/>"I have recommended Shapiro's book more than any other book I have read in quite some time."<br><b><i>--</i>PsychCentral </b> <p/>"A blueprint for successful negotiation."<br><b><i>--Booklist</i></b> <p/>"Appealing to rationality isn't always the best way to mend a rift; instead, both parties in a negotiation have to be willing to get in touch with the conflict's more emotional underpinnings. In his book, <i>Negotiating the Nonnegotiable</i> [Shapiro] shares the strategies he's used to help people in all kinds of settings access the core emotions driving their conflicts and reach mutually beneficial resolutions."<br><b><i>--Business Insider</i></b> <p/> "A must-read! Dan Shapiro's <i>Negotiating the Nonnegotiable</i> offers bold, practical, and uplifting advice to reduce the turmoil of conflict and foster reconciliation in your professional and personal life."<br><b>--Michael Wheeler, Harvard Business School</b> <p/>"Daniel Shapiro provides us with one of the most optimistic and compelling approaches to conflict resolution of our time."<br><b>--Howard W. Buffett, Lecturer in International and Public Affairs, Columbia University </b> <p/>"With telling examples from the bedroom to the boardroom to the war room, this book gives us something invaluable--a way both to see the perils of identity conflict in negotiation and to avoid them."<br> <b>--Robert Cialdini, Author of <i>Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion <p/></i></b>"<i>Negotiating the Nonnegotiable</i> is one of the most important books of our modern era."<br><b>--Jaime de Bourbon de Parme, Ambassador of the Netherlands to the Holy See </b> <p/>"A life-changing book! If you are going to read one book this year to improve your life, choose <i>Negotiating the Nonnegotiable</i>."<br> <b>--Simona Baciu, Founder and President, Transylvania College</b> <p/>"A modern masterpiece! Bold and compelling from the first page. . . . Every leader should read it and live by it."<br><b>--Katherine Garrett-Cox, CEO, Alliance Trust Investments</b> <p/>"<i>Negotiating the Nonnegotiable</i> is sure to be required reading for diplomats and peace-builders alike.<br> <b>--Nancy Lindborg, President, United States Institute of Peace</b> <p/> "Those seeking peaceful resolutions should keep this book on a bedside table."<br> <b>--David Gergen, former White House adviser; Co-director, Center for Public Leadership, Harvard Kennedy School of Government</b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Daniel L. Shapiro </b>is a world renowned expert on the psychology of conflict resolution. Named one of Harvard's top 15 professors by <i>The Harvard Crimson</i>, he founded and directs the Harvard International Negotiation Program and regularly advises everyone from hostage negotiators to families in crisis, disputing CEOs to clashing heads of state.

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