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008			960926s1996 flu frb 001 ||eng d
020			_a1574440047
020			_a9781574440041
040			_aUk _cUk _beng _dEG-ScBUE
082	0	4	_222 _a158.1 _bDIN
100	1		_aDinkmeyer, Don C., _d1952-
245	1	4	_aThe skills of encouragement : _bbringing out the best in yourself and others / _cLewis E. Losoncy and Donald Dinkmeyer.
264		1	_aDelray Beach, Florida : _bSt. Lucie Press, _cc.1996.
300			_axv, 231p. ; _c23cm.
336			_atext _2rdacontent
337			_aunmediated _2rdamedia
338			_avolume _2rdacarrier
505			_a Encouragement is positively the way up! -- The psychology of encouragement -- Getting high on yourself skills -- Listening builds relationships -- Responding with understanding -- Building agreement skills to create a bond -- Believing skills to communicate your respect -- Enthusiasm skills to create energy -- Focusing on assets, strengths & resources -- Perceptual alternative -- Humor skills to lighten things up -- Recognizing discouraging belief skills -- Focusing on effort skills -- Rational thinking skills to defeat discouragement -- Goal commitment skills to define your destination -- Optimism skills to find the best vantage point -- Positive leadership skills -- Self-encouragement skills -- Living as a courageous, positive person.
520			_aThis book addresses the realities of discouragement and unhappiness that everyone faces and, for some, have become a way of life. Written by two respected psychologists, The Skills of Encouragement presents opportunities for readers to improve self-esteem and personal skills through practical exercises.
650		7	_2BUEsh _942028 _aEncouragement.
650		7	_2BUEsh _942027 _aMotivation.
653	1		_aMotivation _bBUSADM _cFebruary2019
700	1		_aLosoncy, Lewis E.
942			_2ddc _cBB