INDEX
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Abstract language, 124
Accountability
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
forgivability and, 111–112
misconceptions of, 73
problems with, 72
resistance and, 110
structured listening and,
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