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Leadership · 18 min

Talking to Crazy

By Mark Goulston

This episode reveals how to navigate seemingly irrational conversations by understanding the emotional drivers behind 'crazy' behavior, transforming conflict into connection.

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Leadership
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“This episode reveals how to navigate seemingly irrational conversations by understanding the emotional drivers behind 'crazy' behavior, transforming conflict into connection.”

— Mark Goulston, Talking to Crazy

What it is about

Communication, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Intelligence, De-escalation

Who it is for

If you often find yourself frustrated by seemingly irrational arguments, or feel helpless when someone becomes emotionally volatile a path to calm and connection, and this will help you see what to do next.

The author

Mark Goulston, a psychiatrist and business consultant, draws on years of close work with hostage negotiators and suicidal patients to reveal practical methods for reaching people in extreme emotional states.

About the author

Mark Goulston

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