Julien C. Mirivel is professor of applied communication at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He has served as director of the Academy for Teaching and Learning Excellence, as chair of the Department of Criminal Justice, and as associate dean and dean of the College of Social Sciences & Communication. He is the author of two books: The Art of Positive Communication: Theory and Practice and How Communication Scholars Think and Act: A Lifespan Perspective. He has delivered hundreds of presentations with clients such as Heifer International, Garver Engineering, Mount Royal University, University of Michigan Ross School of Business, DataPath, and the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences. Alex Lyon is professor of communication at the State University of New York, Brockport. His teaching and research all focus on the overlapping areas of organizational communication and leadership. He is the author of Courageous Organizational Communication Case Studies. For the last two decades, he has done workshops, consulting, and speaking for numerous brand-name clients such as Nike, Google, Visa, Center for Homeland Defense and Security, and others. His consulting, writing, and teaching is presented on his YouTube channel: Communication Coach Alex Lyon.
It is normal to engage in conventional conversations, yet some people become skilled in creating conversations of high, mutual, influence and impact. When we meet them, we never forget them. This inspiring and practical book will teach you how to become an unforgettable practitioner of positive communication. It is a must read.--Robert E. Quinn, Margaret Elliot Tracy Professor Emeritus, University of Michigan, Ross School of Business, Center for Positive Organizations Positive Communication for Leaders is an active leadership approach that gives practical, research-backed strategies for becoming a positive leader. This book provides useful guidance and powerful inspiration for how to turn an aspiration to be a leader with beneficial impact into a reality.--Jane Dutton, Robert L. Kahn Distinguished University Professor Emerita, University of Michigan