{"product_id":"9781424552474","title":"The Conversationalist : Building Life-defining Relationships One Conversation at a Time","description":"\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Russell Verhey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMore than news, weather, and sports.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e When is the last time you had a catalytic conversation with an employee, a colleague, a friend, or a complete stranger?\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Whether at work, church, a coffee shop, or at home, people everywhere are one conversation away from a life-defining decision. Being truly present during such moments grants you an invitation to greater levels of leadership and friendship along the way.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you don’t have the \u003ci\u003eheart\u003c\/i\u003e, it limits your capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you don’t have the \u003ci\u003equestions\u003c\/i\u003e, it limits your access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you don’t have the \u003ci\u003ediscipline\u003c\/i\u003e, it limits your engagement. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Conversationalist\u003c\/i\u003e will help you to develop your heart, ask the questions, and engage your relationships—leading yourself and others into life-changing discovery. In an age driven by social media and virtual reality, we need practical tools to help take our relationships to the next level of trust, transparency, and real change for the good. An adventure is waiting for those willing to step forward courageously as a conversationalist.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Conversationalist\u003c\/i\u003e will show you how to make the most of your most important relationships.\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eDr. John Townsend\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author, founder of the Townsend Institute of Leadership\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e I’ve seen firsthand that my good friend Russell not only talks about conversations being life-changing opportunities, but he lives it out as well. What an inspiring book and example that Russell gives us!\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eMac Powell\u003c\/b\u003e, singer, songwriter, producer, and musician of Third Day\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Conversationalist \u003c\/i\u003eis a primer on how to create deep personal connections. If you follow the principles described by Russell, your own personal and professional influence and connections will grow more quickly and deeply than you can ever imagine.\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eBob Bernatz\u003c\/b\u003e, Ph.D., corporate psychologist and principal consultant with The Table Group\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Russell Verhey is a master teacher. In \u003ci\u003eThe Conversationalist \u003c\/i\u003e, he teaches how to build deep, life-giving relationships. This significant book will help you increase your conversational capacity, ask guiding questions, and grow your most important friendships.\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003ePeter Greer\u003c\/b\u003e, president and CEO, HOPE International, and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Spiritual Danger of Doing Good\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eHow many of us wear a sign around our heart that says, \u003ci\u003eDo Not Disturb\u003c\/i\u003e? That is just one of the powerful questions asked by Russell Verhey in \u003ci\u003eThe Conversationalist\u003c\/i\u003e. I personally know Russell as a gifted leader, a trusted friend, and a faithful follower of Jesus. I am excited that he has shared his insights into making intentional investments through conversation with a broader audience. Exceedingly rich with wisdom, \u003ci\u003eThe Conversationalist\u003c\/i\u003e is for everyone who desires to more significantly practice the power of conversation. Whether a conversation is casual or catalytic, \u003ci\u003eThe Conversationalist \u003c\/i\u003ewill assist the reader in maximizing the power of the spoken word. In this transformational book, Russell takes us on a practical and at times painful journey into the depths of conversation. Practically informed, Russell will challenge you to abandon a shallow approach to everyday conversation. I highly recommend this book for anyone seeking a deeper, fuller, and richer understanding of the power of life-giving conversation in the midst of a broken world.\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eJimmy Dodd\u003c\/b\u003e, founder and president, PastorServe, author of \u003ci\u003eSurvive or Thrive: Six Relationships Every Pastor Needs\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePastors Are People Too\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Our life now and our legacy in the life to come are richer if we are skilled in conversing at the heart level with the people in our spheres. \u003ci\u003eThe Conversationalist \u003c\/i\u003ewill show you how to do this.\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eRuss Crosson\u003c\/b\u003e, president and CEO, Ronald Blue \u0026amp; Co.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMy good friend Russell is wealthy in what matters most in life relationships. He intentionally invests in other people, as an excellent listener and as a person who really cares. As a result, individuals are drawn closer to each other and closer to their heavenly Father. Apply the truths in these pages and experience the true riches Russell describes so clearly.\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eBoyd Bailey\u003c\/b\u003e, president, National Christian Foundation of Georgia\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e For many years, Russell has modeled the depth of relationship that can come from intentional, catalytic conversations. \u003ci\u003eThe Conversationalist\u003c\/i\u003e will give you practical steps to build deeper, more loving relationships one conversation at a time. As you learn to engage others in deep conversations—be it with family, friends, or coworkers—you will also find your own heart growing in love and connection with the people who matter most in your life. For every person in relationship with other people, which pretty much covers the entire human race, this book is a must-read!\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eScott and Susan Evans\u003c\/b\u003e, owners of Outreach, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThose who spend time with Russell Verhey, as I have for several years, know that he models well the message of \u003ci\u003eThe Conversationalist\u003c\/i\u003e. This powerful book is one to keep on your desktop so you can refer to it often. It will help you deepen your friendships, enrich your life, and the lives of your family, friends, and colleagues.\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eDave Jewitt\u003c\/b\u003e, founder, Your One Degree\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Authentic conversations open the heart! One question, one discovery, and one commitment to change multiplied over hundreds, if not thousands, of times can change a world. If you’re tired of artificial, canned, and cliché, it’s time to try intentional relational engagement. If you desire real change, adventure, and life-defining friendships, Russell will help you get there, one conversation at a time.\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eDan Britton\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eOne Word That Will Change Your Life\u003c\/i\u003e and executive vice president of International Ministry for Fellowship of Christian Athletes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBeing fully present is an extraordinary gift to give another person. In \u003ci\u003eThe Conversationalist\u003c\/i\u003e, Russell Verhey provides a practical pathway to help you connect on a deeper level with the people in your life. If you want to learn how to cultivate grace and life-giving relationships, this is the book for you!\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eTami Heim\u003c\/b\u003e, president and CEO, Christian Leadership Alliance\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e We are excited about \u003ci\u003eThe Conversationalist\u003c\/i\u003e! In this age of technology, we have observed families focused on their phones instead of each other, thereby losing sight of the importance conversation can bring to the health and well-being of the family. Allow the proven principles found in \u003ci\u003eThe Conversationalist\u003c\/i\u003e, and practiced by our friend Russell Verhey, to help guide and direct you to more meaningful conversations and leave a lasting legacy with your family and friends.\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eEd and Renee Behr\u003c\/b\u003e, owner\/partner, The Platinum Group Realtors, Colorado Springs, CO\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEAN: 9781424552474","brand":"BroadStreet Publishing Group, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Digital (delivered electronically)","offer_id":47616677675267,"sku":"9781424552474","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/3965\/1015\/files\/9781424552474.jpg?v=1768098254","url":"https:\/\/www.affirmtheword.org\/products\/9781424552474","provider":"Affirm The Word Literary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}