What is The Hard Talk?

The Hard Talk is a 90-day programme from the Connection series by Brian Spiker — STOP AVOIDING THE CONVERSATION.. Ninety numbered chapters, one a day, each with a truth, one action and a reflection.

How long does The Hard Talk take?

90 days. One chapter a day, in order — the numbering is the programme, not decoration. Later books assume the work done in earlier ones.

Who wrote The Hard Talk?

Brian Spiker, who has run Spiker Carpet and Tile Care since 2013. He writes from operating a real service business, not from a podcast booth.

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The Hard Talk

Name: The Hard Talk
Author: Brian Spiker
ISBN: 979-8-90247-546-0

STOP AVOIDING THE CONVERSATION.

By Brian Spiker33 words · 90 chapters

The hard talk isn't optional—it's the price of respect, and this book teaches you to step into the fire without apology, armor, or escape routes. Explore the Apex Flow Publishing House at books.apexflowlabs.com.

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What is The Hard Talk?: The Hard Talk is a 90-day programme from the Connection series by Brian Spiker — STOP AVOIDING THE CONVERSATION.. Ninety numbered chapters, one a day, each with a truth, one action and a reflection.
How long does The Hard Talk take?: 90 days. One chapter a day, in order — the numbering is the programme, not decoration. Later books assume the work done in earlier ones.
Who wrote The Hard Talk?: Brian Spiker, who has run Spiker Carpet and Tile Care since 2013. He writes from operating a real service business, not from a podcast booth.

More on the author: About Brian · the receipts · the Connection series

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STOP AVOIDING THE TRUTH

Silence is a tax you pay.

OWN THE HARD CONVERSATION

Direct is kinder than passive.

HOLD THE LINE

A boundary is a sentence, not a feeling.

BUILD REAL FRIENDSHIPS

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COMMAND THE ROOM

Presence beats charisma.