"Finally! The book that helps you deal with irrational, impossible people." - Oprah's Book Club 2.0

*The term "crazy" does not refer to individuals with a mental illness, rather, it's a general term for irrational behavior.

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This book is for anyone who has been trying and failing to get through to...

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Praise for Talking to Crazy

“This is a great book for managers who know that some situations--a negative review, the announcement of organizational change--can bring out the crazy in anyone.”

--Inc.com

"Talking to Crazy is a captivating, accessible guide to the many forms of 'everyday crazy' we face at work and in our personal lives."

--TD Magazine

“By giving readers the words and theories, Goulston elevates a good book into a great one.”

--Success Magazine

Meet the Author

Dr. Mark Goulston

Dr. Mark Goulston has been described as a "people hacker."

He learned to "hack" into the minds of suicidal and potentially violent individuals to prevent acts of destruction to others or themselves as a clinical interventional psychiatrist and UCLA professor of psychiatry. He's also trained FBI and police hostage negotiators.

His company, The Goulston Group, is hired by Founders, CEOs and Boards of Directors to help them figure out what employees, customers, and investors want from their services and products.

His expertise lies in his ability to listen without judgment and respond with empathy. His passion is helping others alleviate the pesky communication problems that are keeping them from living a full and rich life.

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