A quick look at Talking With Tact – Print and PDF Book

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Learn how to say what you mean—without being mean.

This mini-book is a simple, powerful introduction to assertiveness training that helps you express your thoughts and feelings with both honesty and respect. Whether you tend to hold back or come across too strong, A Quick Look at Talking With Tact shows you how to find the middle "green zone" for healthy communication.

You’ll learn how to say what's on your mind in ways that increase your chances of being heard—with less guilt, conflict, and regret.

This book is great for adults, teens, and parents, and it's also a helpful resource for counselors, coaches, educators, and managers looking to support healthy communication and assertiveness.

What You’ll Learn in This Assertiveness Training Guide

Inside, you'll find practical, easy-to-use strategies you can start applying right away to express yourself more effectively and connect with others respectfully.

✅ How to strike the balance between silence and brutal honesty

✅ The difference between being assertive and being passive or aggressive

✅ How to own your “stuff”—your thoughts, feelings, needs, and opinions

✅ Ways to express emotions (including anger) with honesty and respect

✅ How to use “I” messages instead of “you” messages

✅ Tips for speaking so others are more likely to hear and consider what you’re saying

✅ Help for improving relationships

About the Author

I became interested in communication when I had my first child because I didn’t want to parent the way I had been parented, and I realized that developing good communication skills was a key to healthy, happy kids. 

I taught my first communication class over 30 years ago and went on to earn degrees in Psychology and Counseling. I've been refining my explanations and exercises all along the way—through working with individuals and couples in my private practice, writing, and teaching. 

My goal is to explain things clearly and simply so you can take what you learn and use it right away.

How Talking With Tact Fits into Communication Skills

There are three main communication skills I teach—each designed for a different type of interaction:

🔹 Talking With Tact is for expressing yourself clearly and respectfully.

🔹Listening That Works is for when someone else is speaking and you want to understand them.

🔹 Consultation is for solving problems, working through conflicts, and making decisions.

Each one stands on its own, but together they create a complete foundation for successful communication.

Format & Product Details

Print version: 24 pages, 5.5" x 8.5", full-color, glossy 
PDF version: 24 pages, same content as print

Part of my “A Quick Look At” series: short guides ideal for both personal self-help and professional use with clients, students, and teams.

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