INDEX

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Abstract language, 124

Accountability

blame and, 167, 195

conversation with, 168

culture of, 11

truth partner and, 167

Accusatory talk, 100–101

Advice

communication error as, 175–176

for coworker, 179

directive and, 178

inflexibility and, 178

judgment and, 176

narcissism and, 178–179

Truth Talk and, 180

unsolicited nature of, 179–180

Alcoholic treatment, 95

American Idol, 19

Apology

bad goals as, 72–73, 190

forgivability and, 111–112

misconceptions of, 73

problems with, 72

resistance and, 110

structured listening and,

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