Soundview Executive Book Summaries to Host Webinar with John Stoker

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. - May 7, 2013 - PRLog -- In this Soundview Live webinar, How to Hold REAL Conversations, John Stoker offers clear explanations of the theoretical aspects of conversation along with practical application of real skills that will help you to connect with others in a deep and meaningful way. Learn more at http://www.summary.com/track/_/How-to-Hold-REAL-Conversations.

John R. Stoker has been immersed in organizational development and change for over 20 years. He is the Founder and President of Light Storm Consulting, Inc. and DialogueWORKS, Inc. In these roles John has worked extensively with a number of companies, helping them increase their capacity to enhance effectiveness and improve results.

John has vast experience in designing strategic change and in creating and implementing training curriculum in support of company-wide improvement initiatives. He has worked with numerous organizations as a change management consultant.

As a facilitator and coach, John works with leaders to improve their business results and focuses on developing interpersonal skills they must have in order to lead. He has experience in the fields of leadership, change management, dialogue, critical thinking, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence. Companies throughout the United States and in several foreign countries have called on John for training and coaching; his list of clients includes Cox Communications, Comcast Cable, Banner Health, Wheaton Franciscan Medical Group, Lockheed Martin, Turner Broadcasting, U.S. Tobacco, Eastman-Kodak, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, AT&T, OG&E, Alcon Labs, AutoTrader.com, Manheim Auto Sales, and Cigna Health Plan.

Attendees will learn:

·         The four conversation skills that make for effective communication.
·         The eight principles for conducting REAL conversations.
·         The effectiveness model of conversation involving Respect, Results and Relationship.

About Soundview Executive Book Summaries
Founded in 1978, Soundview pioneered the concept of distilling the key points and ideas of full-length business books into easy-to-read 8-page text and 20-minute audio summaries, helping readers maximize their time and business intelligence. They have continued to enhance the summary content with author interviews, interactive author webinars, and video interviews with executives. Soundview’s 100,000+ subscribers worldwide include CEOs, government leaders, entrepreneurs, business consultants, academics, and students. Soundview is a part of the Philadelphia, Pa.-based Concentrated Knowledge Corporation. Visit http://www.summary.com/new for more information about Soundview Executive Book Summaries.