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My recent book "Calming the Storm" has been published! See the HOME page for 30% special discount using code RLFANDF30!
Peter S. Adler, PhD
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The discount is still available... for NOW! Calming the Storm should also eventually be available at most libraries.
Calming the Storm
A Leader's Handbook for Managing Unproductive Conflicts
Just published!
From Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, the book is a non-fiction 30,000 word guide for leaders who find themselves in the middle of politically-challenging disputes that seem to create a lot of friction but very little heat or light.
Over the last 30 years Adler and his colleagues have worked with many different leaders involved in local, national, and international problems and seen the good, the bad, and occasionally some really horrible leadership moments.
Calming the Storm is comprised of 75 practical tips divided into 15 sections, each of which has a historical and contemporary story that illustrates ideas about power, fact finding, communication, bargaining, the choreography of difficult meetings, and much more.
Reviews
“This book needed to be written and none better to do so than Peter Adler who has spent a lifetime building human bridges and guiding deeply divided stakeholders toward consensus on intractable societal issues.” — Clinton A. Vince, partner and chair, Dentons’ US Energy Practice Group
“Adler tackles a vexing challenge —how can we foster more cooperation and collaboration in an environment dominated by ideological and partisan divides. This is a must-read for anyone interested in good government.” — Thomas Corbett, Senior Scientist Emeritus, University of Wisconsin
"Adler’s infatuation with thorny problems combined with his enthusiasm about tackling them is infectious—no gimmicks, but rather, a generous and accepting sensibility infused with compassion and humor." — Howard Gadlin, author of Evolution of a Field: Personal Histories in Conflict Resolution
"The links between effective leadership and the ability to address conflict in productive ways are indisputable. Yet, rarely are they connected in such a compelling way. Peter Adler’s approach is to identify real barriers to effective leadership and practical ways to address them." — Gregory Bourne, co-founder and principal, Lead4Tomorrow
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