<p><b>Easy-to-master techniques for more effective communications in all areas of life</b></p><p>In this breakthrough guide, communication guru Meryl Runion explains why effective communication is more than just a business tool. It is also the key to happier, healthier relationships, and greater personal fulfillment and business success. In <i>How to Use Power Phrases to Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say, & Get What You Want </i>she introduces readers to the concept of power phrases--short, focused expressions that let people be direct and to the point without seeming brusque or nasty. In clear, down-to-earth language, illustrated with numerous vignettes and real-world examples, Runion teaches readers how to:</p><ul><li>Say what needs to be said without fear of misinterpretation or creating negative emotional responses <li>Master six basic methods for crafting power phrases for any setting and every social, professional, or interpersonal situation </ul>