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Summary: We Need to Talk by Celeste Headlee
Book Summaries6 min read

Summary: We Need to Talk by Celeste Headlee

We Need to Talk by Celeste Headlee is the book version of her TED talk. Ten rules for a better conversation, and a diagnosis I didn’t want: I pontificate, I equate my story with yours, and I listen to reply.

Summary: Just Listen by Mark Goulston
Book Summaries6 min read

Summary: Just Listen by Mark Goulston

Just Listen by Mark Goulston is a psychiatrist’s field guide for getting through to anyone — including the person in your one-to-one who has already shut down. Feeling felt is the move. Fixing is my addiction.

Summary: What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith
Book Summaries7 min read

Summary: What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith

What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith is a list of twenty interpersonal behaviours that got you promoted and will now get you stuck. Winning too much. Adding too much value. Failing to listen. I do several of them before lunch.

Summary: Dare to Lead by Brené Brown
Book Summaries6 min read

Summary: Dare to Lead by Brené Brown

Dare to Lead by Brené Brown is the leadership book that made 'clear is kind, unclear is unkind' a line I use in almost every hard conversation. Vulnerability is not oversharing. It’s staying in the room when you can’t control the outcome.

Real Talk Studio9 min read

Employee Conflict Resolution Training: The Ultimate Guide for Modern Workplaces

Conflict in the workplace is inevitable. Wherever you have a group of diverse individuals, each with unique backgrounds, distinct communication styles, and competing priorities, friction is bound to occur. While some level of debate can drive innovation, unresolved conflict is a silent productivity killer. It festers, lowers morale, increases turnover, and can even lead to legal complications.This is where employee conflict resolution training becomes not just a "nice-to-have" professional devel

Real Talk Studio13 min read

45+ Roleplay Ideas for Training (Sales, Support & Leadership)

Sometimes, the hardest part of corporate training isn't the theory, it's the practice. You can teach the "LEAP" method for objection handling or the "STAR" method for feedback, but until a team member actually says the words out loud, it’s just abstract knowledge.This is where roleplay ideas for training become your most valuable asset.Roleplaying bridges the dangerous gap between "knowing what to do" and "doing it under pressure." However, coming up with realistic, non-cheesy scenarios is diffi

Summary: Corporate Escapology by Adam Forbes
Book Summaries3 min read

Summary: Corporate Escapology by Adam Forbes

If you’ve ever felt trapped in corporate life, Corporate Escapology by Adam Forbes is a must-read. It’s for leaders who want more autonomy, creativity, and fulfilment in their work—without necessarily quitting their jobs.

Summary: How to Know Everything by Elke Wiss
Book Summaries4 min read

Summary: How to Know Everything by Elke Wiss

How to Know Everything by Elke Wiss is a compelling guide to mastering the art of asking questions, rooted in Socratic philosophy. This book is an excellent entry for leaders who want to foster deeper conversations, encourage critical thinking, and build collaborative environments.

Summary: Listen by Kathryn Mannix
Book Summaries4 min read

Summary: Listen by Kathryn Mannix

If you’ve ever avoided a challenging conversation — delivering difficult news, consoling someone in distress, or navigating conflict — Listen by Kathryn Mannix is a must-read. Practical guidance for emotionally charged discussions, especially for leaders.