Stephen Boster

Connecting with the world around you meaningfully

Revisado: 09-15-20

Note: This is my review from the Amazon book:
Much of what plagues companies and businesses revolves around people issues and concerns. You know what I mean. Either fellow employees not getting along, managers who micromanage, bosses who belittle, or stressful interactions with all the previous. This books explores, details, and explains one the best tools of adaptive communication available today. Don't get me wrong - other communication tools exist today, but the golden tool within the pages of this book WILL BE what you will use EVERY DAY.

In all openness and full disclosure, I have been personally trained by Dr. Nate Regier as a certified trainer in PCM (Process Communication Model) of which this book discusses. I did receive a 'gallery proof' of this book, but also purchased the Kindle version as well as the Audible book when they became available. I will also purchase a hard copy. Why? Because PCM works and this book rocks! I own several books about PCM and I enjoy this one the best. Here are my reasons:

1) Introduction - to the point and conversational
Nate explores What is PCM and how it is different, adding the issue of personality profiles today and why PCM helps you "become a better steward of how you're built". Wisely, he also includes "Who will benefit form this book?" subsection. Be sure to CLICK the "Look Inside" feature on the book picture. As of the writing of this review, the introduction and part of the first chapter are available. Good stuff!

2) Story Format - engaging walkthrough of the life of someone learning and applying PCM
If you enjoy story for learning, you will engage with this book. Similar in style to Patrick Lencioni and Ken Blanchard, you will find the story elements provide great interactive examples of PCM in action while learning about PCM.

3) Realitstic Examples - not just made up examples, but real life application
The examples provided in the book are realistic tellings of what really happens in distress situations and motivation factors. While the story is fiction, the examples are real life day to day interactions that people have. You are not getting some pie-in-the sky what if scenarios that are make believe.

4) Practical Application - walk away with insight for life application
Through the story, you will engage in interactions of the characters and find very, very similar situations that you have experienced in your own life as well as potential positive interactions for the future. You will begin to see people for who they ARE beyond their distress patterns. You will begin to connect with others around you in ways that will make you a better leader as you see people through.

Yes, I am biased, because I have used this model over the past 5 years and I know that it works. What Dr. Regier has done with this book is to encapsulate the best communication model into an engaging framework to easily learn and grasp.

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Worth the listen!

Revisado: 01-25-19

If you love mythology this is the book for you. Neil Gaiman's reading is fantastic and worth the time to listen.

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If you are new to Storytelling, this IS for YOU

Revisado: 08-01-18

From basic skills to practical application, Hannah Harvey provides a great baseline for understanding the concepts and delivery of Storytelling. If you are looking for advanced techniques,etc, then this is not for you. BUT, if you are new to Storytelling and want an incredible introduction - then this IS for you. Yes, as indicated in other reviews, she seems to have a quirky noise she makes from time to time when she speaks, but it is not as terrible as some would indicate or suggest. I appreciate how near the end of the course, she provided suggestions for further study including websites. GREAT launching pad for your to begin your journey in Storytelling to apply to your personal as well as professional world. Worth it!

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