When is silence golden? When is it more important to speak from your heart? Your friend is about to make a disastrous decision. You see problems in your son or daughter's marriage. At work you see a better approach than the one your supervisor suggests. Should you speak up or should you keep the peace by staying quiet?

When to Speak Up and When to Shut Up offers practical guidelines for conversations you won't regret. It'll help you explore the cost and purpose of silence, why to check motives when talking to others, how to ask good questions, ways to deal with anger and resentment, and how to overcome pressure to remain silent. Using biblical and contemporary examples, you'll find relevant strategies for building better communication within your workplace, church and home.

Almost everyone has found themselves in a situation where they don't know if they should bite their tongue or speak their mind. When is silence golden and when is it better to speak up? When to Speak Up and When to Shut Up offers practical guidelines for people who want to improve their communication skills. It will help readers explore the cost and purpose of silence, how to ask good questions, how to overcome pressure to remain silent, and more. Using biblical and contemporary examples, this book shares important strategies for discerning God's direction, acting on his word, and building better communication within your workplace, church, and home.

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Author: Michael Sedler
Located in: Spokane, Washington
Submitted: August 29, 2006

    Tell us a little about yourself.  I am married with three sons. I enjoy people, golfing, riding horses, and spending time with family.

    What was your motivation behind this project?  I saw a need from people to be able to share their feelings without creating greater conflict.

    What do you hope folks will gain from this project?  This book will help people to feel more confident in their communication patterns. It will assist people to avoid arguments and power struggles with those around them

    Who are your influences, sources of inspiration or favorite authors / artists?  I enjoy those people that write about relationships and communication...John Bevere, Gary Smalley, Les Parrott.

    Anything else you'd like readers / listeners to know:  This is a book that will benefit marriages, leadership, businesses, and families.

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