For coworkers, the one teams start with
HR Approved Ways To Say (Almost) Anything To Coworkers
- 500+ ready-to-use phrases
- Real workplace scenarios, nearly 100 named coworker types
- Three-tier response system
- Quick reference cheat sheet
For managers, supervisors and HR leaders
Give your whole team the words.
HR Approved Ways To Say (Almost) Anything To Coworkers is the book people buy once, then buy for the whole team. Over 500 ready-to-use phrases for the conversations your people keep avoiding.
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514 phrases inside
12 chapter quizzes
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phrases in the back-of-book cheat sheet, sorted by chapter
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ways to say every one of them: icebreaker, balanced, measured
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chapter quizzes, five real scenarios each, ready for a team meeting
Why managers hand it out
Fewer "can we talk?" moments. More work getting done.
Most conflict on a team is not bad intent. It is somebody who knew exactly what they wanted to say and had no idea how to say it. This book gives them the sentence.
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Onboarding
New hires learn the unwritten rules of professional communication without learning them the hard way.
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Team meetings
Pick one of the 60 quiz scenarios, read the three answers aloud, let the team argue about which one they would use.
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The desk copy
It stays on the desk. The cheat sheet gets pulled out right before the email gets sent.
The books
One for the team. One for the manager.
Both by S.R. Brown. Both built on the same idea: three ways to say it, you pick how bold you are feeling.
For the people giving the feedback
HR Approved Ways To Tell Employees Anything
- 570+ manager phrases
- Performance conversation scripts
- "Thinking vs. saying" translations
- Built for supervisors
Book + Workbook
2-in-1
2-in-1
The 2-in-1 combo
Say (Almost) Anything To Coworkers: Book and Workbook
- The full book, plus a workbook to practice in
- Made for team training sessions
- One copy per person, one price
How the book works
Three ways to say it. You pick how bold you feel.
Most communication books hand you one right answer. This one gives every scenario three, climbing from a joke to a plain sentence. A 22-year-old and a 30-year veteran can both find their line.
Chapter 6, Boss interactions
The Hovering Hawk
The boss who stands behind your chair and watches you type.
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The icebreaker
Is today's viewing a special feature, or can I continue the regular programming?
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The balanced
Would you prefer a live feed, or should I send highlights later?
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The measured
I appreciate your attention. Let's set up regular updates to streamline the process.
One scenario of more than 90 in the book. Every one has all three.
Ordering for a team
Buying for your team? Here is the fast way.
Most readers grab 10 or more copies at a time. Pick the lane that fits your headcount.
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From the reviews
Readers are not just reading it. They are using it.
★★★★★
"This book is like having an HR coach in your pocket. It gives you clear, respectful ways to handle awkward, tense, or even just everyday conversations at work. I've already used a few of the phrases during meetings and emails, and they worked."
Melissa L.
★★★★★
"I'm not the most naturally confident communicator, especially when it comes to giving feedback or handling tricky office conversations. This book seriously helped me reframe how I speak to coworkers. It's like having a cheat sheet for all those 'how do I say this without sounding rude?' moments."
Bincy K.
★★★★★
"I have always struggled with how to say things at work without sounding too blunt or too soft. This book gave me actual phrases I could use, especially during tough conversations. I used one of the tips last week in a meeting and it totally shifted the vibe."
Dan T.
★★★★★
"This was just what I needed for those awkward moments at work when you want to say something but have no idea how. The sample phrases are super practical and easy to tweak, especially when you need to say no or set a boundary without causing drama."
Charlie S.
★★★★★
"This book made me feel more confident in how I approach tricky conversations at work. It gives smart, professional ways to say things without sounding robotic or rude. I've already used a few of the phrases, and they really work. Less tension, better results."
Ella W.
★★★★★
"This really nails how it feels to deal with difficult coworkers and still keep things professional. It shares smart, HR-safe phrases you can actually use, so you can stand up for yourself without causing drama. Some parts even made me smile."
L. Lee
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