Helping by Edgar H. Schein

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Have you ever tried to help someone, only to be met with resistance or find your advice completely ignored? We offer help with the best intentions, but the act of helping is a complex social dance that often goes wrong. This audiobook summary of Edgar H. Schein's classic, Helping, unpacks the hidden dynamics behind every helping interaction. Discover how to grasp the core insights in just 15 minutes. This audio distills the essential lessons from the original book, cutting out the fluff and saving you hours. You will learn about the inherent power imbalance that puts the person receiving help in a "one-down" position and the helper "one-up," creating anxiety and defensiveness. Explore the crucial difference between the "Expert," "Doctor," and "Process Consultant" roles, and understand why starting with humble inquiry is the key to building the trust necessary for help to be accepted. If you’ve read the book before, it’s a great way to reinforce what matters most. This version delivers all the practical takeaways you need to put into action right away, transforming how you approach helping in your personal relationships, as a teammate, and as a leader. Learn to make your good intentions effective. Duration - 17m. Author - Legacy Audiobooks. Narrator - Digital Voice Roger E. Published Date - Tuesday, 14 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Pendleton Row Publishing LLC ©.

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English