In Overcoming Fake Talk, business communication guru John R. Stoker presents proven advice for turning demanding confrontations into rewarding exchanges that foster collaboration, improve efficiency, and achieve outcomes. “Conquering Fake Talk is definitely an intensive compendium of ideas, frameworks, good examples, and actions to improve interactions. Stoker’s four ‘True’ conversation abilities and eight concepts give the beginner and master insights and recommendations for improving conversation.” – Dave Ulrich, about Overcoming Fake Talk Teacher, Ross College of Business, University of Michigan; Partner, The RBL Group; and author of The Why of Function “Adhering and applying to these concepts will dramatically boost your ability to communicate and improve your interactions in your professional and personal lifestyle.” – Hyrum W. Smith, cofounder, FranklinCovey “An insightful mixture of rock-solid theory accompanied by compelling examples of the large distinction between genuine and fake conversation.” – John H. Zenger, CEO, Zenger Folkman, and coauthor of How to End up being Exceptional “Stoker teaches true principles for getting Results, Respect, and great Relationships using REAL discussion.” – Brent D. Peterson, PhD, coauthor of Fake Function “Great queries, great recommendations . . Bravo! I’ll put Stoker’s ideas to use in my own practice.” – Beverly Kaye, founder and co-CEO, Career Systems International, and coauthor of Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go