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The Triangle of Truth
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The Triangle of Truth

The Surprisingly Simple Secret to Resolving Conflicts Large and Small

Lisa Earle McLeod
Perigee, 2010

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Here’s a book for anyone who has ever argued with a colleague, bickered with a boss or tried to negotiate a business deal with an important client. Lisa Earle McLeod takes readers on a journey through her life and into the lives of prominent figures to introduce the seemingly simple concept of “The Triangle of Truth,” a problem-solving technique based on seven basic principles. The Triangle solution seems both intuitive and potentially transformative, if not always easy to achieve. While a straightforward read, the book is a bit repetitive and often too touchy-feely for the business world. Still, it is optimistic, straightforward, illuminating and full of useful tips, including references to related websites. getAbstract suggests this book to any open-minded business leader or manager interested in solving problems and making peace.

Take-Aways

  • “The Triangle of Truth,” a method for handling conflict, dates back to ancient times.
  • The Triangle integrates the contrasting sides of an argument into one “holistic” solution.
  • To make the Triangle work, you must reject “either/or thinking” so you can reach a conclusion that is greater than the sum of its parts.

About the Author

Business consultant and motivational speaker Lisa Earle McLeod also writes a nationally syndicated newspaper column.

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    M. J. 7 years ago
    I love what I am reading here. However do yo think the same principles can be applied in a racially charged situation?