BOOKS BY DAVE
David W. Bennett, Ph.D. is President of Common Ground Communication consulting (common-ground-communication.org). He also teaches communication courses at Ivy Tech Community College, USA.
Creating Common Ground Connections; Routledge; 1st edition (March 17, 2023)
Through an empathetic and positive approach to interpersonal communication, this book guides readers to build on the skills they already possess to communicate―and connect―with others.
Author David W. Bennett, Ph.D. approaches communication with the belief that it is at the heart of any human division. This book helps readers find a way to communicate that will help build understanding regardless of each party’s perspective. Written in an approachable and conversational style, the book includes tips, examples, and concept reviews to easily illustrate communication principles readers can take with them beyond their courses or training sessions.
An ideal supplement to courses focusing on skills in interpersonal, professional, or business communication, this book can also be used as a communication primer for students or professionals in any field.
Connect & Succeed; GeniusWork Publishing (November 16, 2015)
A Communication Style to Engage and Motivate Your Employees is a new approach to management communication. The book details an innovative new style that focuses on the other person and the relationship between conversational partners.
Connect & Succeed provides managers with specific actions to follow in improving their communication. The three core actions are: 1) energetic listening, 2) targeted speaking, and 3) creating a common ground connection. The actions provide managers with a straightforward way to improve and enhance their current communication style. The book provides easy-to-follow guidelines in using these actions to help managers be the best communicators they can be.
The emphasis in the book is on application with 36 exercises to help managers apply the new skills to their current work environment. There are also instructions for creating a Connect & Succeed Operating Manual to help managers implement this new set of skills for optimum success and productivity.