Honest, Direct, Respectful
Dennis D. Adams
Reviewed by Barb Radmore
Honest, Direct, Respectful is a deceptively small book. Dennis Adams
has used
every page to its full advantage to explain his philosophy for
communication. He helps analyze communication styles, passive, reactive
and what he calls TOP- ticked off passive. He looks at each style and
how it is used in communication. He then discusses the way to use his
principles of "honest, direct, respectful" to enhance effective
communication. His writing style uses both stories and graphics
to illustrate his main points and this combination will appeal to all
types of learners.
It is an amazing amount of information packed into a little volume.
Adams is able to teach the information and show ways it can be used in
everyday communications, both personally and in the workplace. His easy
writing style enables the reader to use minimal time to read the book
but the information will stay with them for a long time. It is
practical and useful guidance than can be used by everyone. Honest,
Direct, Respectful will find a home on many managers' desks as a
reference guide to be used with best practices in human resource
development and workplace management. It could also be included in any
class on communications, for ages high school and up.