Skube - Interpersonal edge: breakthrough tools for talking to anyone, anywhere, about anything

Praise for INTERPERSONAL EDGE

Dr. Skube possesses a unique vision, as she incorporates business, the individual, and the soul.Interpersonal Edgeis unique in that it challenges the individual on multiple levelslike an internal mission statement. Its a practical tool to help individuals understand how they can prepare themselves for the business world in a down-to-earth manner. For those individuals and corporations who are looking to hit the snooze button, Dr. SkubesInterpersonal Edgeis a no-nonsense wake-up call to action, responsibility, and ownership. In a world of chocolate,Interpersonal Edgeis New York Super Fudge Chunk.

Walt Freese, Ben & Jerrys CEO (Chief Euphoria Officer)

Dr. Skube captures the essence of what drives successful business leadership. She offers sound advice on how understanding the perspective of your customers, employees, and communities can help improve your ability to communicate. She also presents her ideas in a concise format that clearly demonstrates the value of the Interpersonal Edge.

J. Michael Pocock, president and CEO, Polaroid Corporation

It is unusual for a clinician to be able to write with clarity and insights for a general audience. Daneen Skube is one of those rare talents. Through her column inThe Seattle Times,individuals and businesses in our community have benefited from her common sense and knowledge for many years. As one of Americas last family-owned newspapers, she is a perfect fit with our newspaperone which fosters relationships and family values internally and which tries to provide similar content for its readers. Dr. Skube has been a valuable asset to theTimesand to the community. Readers will benefit immensely from her new book.

Frank A. Blethen, publisher, The Seattle Times

The Great Law of the Iroquois Confederacy states: In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations. To actually live this ideal, one needs to live life awake... the tools Daneen provides in this book will open your eyes to see seven generations out in every moment.

Jeffrey Hollender, president and corporate responsibility officer, Seventh Generation, Inc.

A must-read for anyone who wants to become more successful by building strong and productive relationships. Whether you desire to strengthen your relationships with clients, associates, or significant others, Dr. Skubes powerful toolkits are indispensable.

Nina Ableman, vice president, Merrill Lynch

This is the first self-help book that doesnt just spew lofty goals and turgid discourse at readers. The end-of-chapter exercises make you work at becoming more effective listeners and communicators. The advice is both practical and spiritual, with applications for every venue from the workplace to the home to the health club. Everyone who reads this should learn how to become a better spouse, parent, boss, neighborheck, a better human being!

Debbie Van Tassel, assistant managing editor, The [Cleveland] Plain Dealer

With her practical approach to the Interpersonal Edge, Dr. Skube reaffirms the essential importanceand immense powerof cultivating healthy relationships. Her book provides intriguing ideas and easy-to-apply techniques to use in daily life.

Donald J. Hall, Jr., president and CEO, Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Our journey on this Earth is to sustain our existence and seek a noble direction for our lives. Finding our way to self-awareness and happiness is only enhanced by reading Daneens revealing book. Sharing it with the ones you love enhances the positive impact of her insightfulness into everyday experiences.

John Vlahakis, founder and president, Earth Friendly Products

In business today, the world is flat. Hierarchies are gone, creativity is generated at all levels, and you must be able to communicate with everyone in your company and your clientele. This book is a guide to success in this new world.

Keith Love, vice president for communications and corporate affairs, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Lively, warm, and reader-friendly. Dr. Daneen Skube draws upon her years of experience as a therapist to propel people out of their self-defeating patterns and lead them to a wide array of liberating possibilities. Its easy to see how the communication skills she espouses can dramatically improve relationships with family, friends, fellow workers, and perhaps best of all, with oneself.

Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, the authors of How to Talk So Teens Will Listen & Listen So Teens Will Talk

Interpersonal Edgeprovides the tools to practically implement the core values espoused by the worlds great religions. These strategies, which are essential for our troubled times, will put you back in touch with your truest self and, indeed, give you a cutting edge.

Bawa Jain, Secretary-General, World Council of Religious Leaders

INTERPERSONAL

EDGE

HAY HOUSE TITLES OF RELATED INTEREST

Books

The Body Knows, by Caroline Sutherland

The Breakthrough Experience, by Dr. John F. Demartini

Confidence, by Barbara De Angelis, Ph.D.

Dawn Breslins Power Book, by Dawn Breslin

Empowering Women, by Louise L. Hay

Five Steps for Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt,
by Wyatt Webb

Passionate People Produce, by Charles Kovess

10 Secrets for Success and Inner Peace, by Dr. Wayne Dyer

The Three Keys to Self-Empowerment, by Stuart Wilde

Trust Your Vibes at Work, and Let Them Work for You ,
by Sonia Choquette

You Can Heal Your Life, by Louise L. Hay

All of the above are available at your local bookstore,
or may be ordered by visiting:

Hay House USA: www.hayhouse.com
Hay House Australia: www.hayhouse.com.au
Hay House UK: www.hayhouse.co.uk
Hay House South Africa: orders@psdprom.co.za

INTERPERSONAL

EDGE

Breakthrough Tools for Talking to
Anyone, Anywhere, about Anything

DANEEN SKUBE, PH.D.

HAY HOUSE, INC.

Carlsbad, California
London Sydney Johannesburg
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Copyright 2006 by Daneen Skube

Published and distributed in the United States by: Hay House, Inc., P.O. Box 5100, Carlsbad, CA 92018-5100 Phone: (760) 431-7695 or (800) 654-5126 Fax:

(760) 431-6948 or (800) 650-5115 www.hayhouse.com Published and distributed in Australia by: Hay House Australia Pty. Ltd., 18/36 Ralph St., Alexandria NSW 2015 Phone: 612-9669-4299 Fax: 612-9669-4144 www.hayhouse.com.au Published and distributed in the United Kingdom by: Hay House UK, Ltd. Unit 62, Canalot Studios 222 Kensal Rd., London W10 5BN Phone: 44-20-8962-1230 Fax: 44-20-8962-1239 www.hayhouse.co.uk Published and distributed in the Republic of South Africa by: Hay House SA (Pty), Ltd., P.O. Box 990, Witkoppen 2068 Phone/Fax: 27-11-706-6612 orders@psdprom.co.za Distributed in Canada by: Raincoast 9050 Shaughnessy St., Vancouver, B.C. V6P 6E5 Phone: (604) 323-7100 Fax: (604) 323-2600

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