Resources
Greg Abell, the founder of our predecessor organization Sound Options Mediation and Training Group,
was a mentor and an inspiration to all of us at Sound Options Cadre, LLC.
He worked tirelessly to facilitate dialogue, connect people, and serve his communities.
Tragically, Greg died in August of 2024. Sound Options Cadre, LLC, was formed to
honor his legacy and continue the work to which he dedicated much of his career.
Greg was also a voracious reader and lifelong learner.
The following is a list of his favorite reads:
was a mentor and an inspiration to all of us at Sound Options Cadre, LLC.
He worked tirelessly to facilitate dialogue, connect people, and serve his communities.
Tragically, Greg died in August of 2024. Sound Options Cadre, LLC, was formed to
honor his legacy and continue the work to which he dedicated much of his career.
Greg was also a voracious reader and lifelong learner.
The following is a list of his favorite reads:
Challenging Conversations
- Fisher, Roger and Scott Brown. Getting Together: Building Relationships as We Negotiate. Boston: Houghton Mifflin & Co., 1988.
- Fisher, Roger and William Ury. Getting to Yes. Boston: Houghton Mifflin & Co., 1991.
- Patterson, Kerry, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan and Al Switzler. Crucial Accountability: Tools for Resolving Violated Expectations, Broken Commitments, and Bad Behavior. New York: McGraw Hill. 2013.
- Patterson, Kerry, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan and Al Switzler. Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High. New York: McGraw Hill. 2002
- Stavros, Jackie, Cheri Torres. Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement. Berrett Koehler, 2018
- Stone, Douglas, Bruce Patton and Sheila Heen. Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most. New York: Penquin Books, 1999.
Change
- Bridges, William. Managing Transition: Making the Most of Change, Da Capo Press, 2009.
- Brown, Tim. Change by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation. Harper Business, 2009.
- Fullan, Michael. Leading in a Culture of Change. Jossey-Bass, 2001.
- Kegan, Robert and Lisa Laskow Lahey. Immunity to Change: How to Overcome It and Unlock the Potential in Yourself and Your Organization. Boston: Harvard Press, 2009.
- Kotter, John. Leading Change. Boston: Harvard Business School Press, 1996.
Conflict
- Cloke, Kenneth. The Crossroads of Conflict: A Journey Into the Heart of Dispute Resolution. Janis Publications Inc., 2006.
- Mayer, Bernard. The Dynamics of Conflict Resolution: A Practitioners Guide. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2000.
- Mayer, Bernard. Staying with Conflict: A Strategic Approach to Ongoing Disputes. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2009.
- Rothman, Jay. Resolving Identity-Based Conflict in Nations, Organizations and Communities. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1997.
Dialogue
- Bohm, David. On Dialogue. London: Routledge, 1996.
- Elinor, Linda and Glenna Gerard. Dialogue: Rediscovering the Transforming Power of Conversation. New York: John Wiley and Sons, Inc. 1998.
- Isaacs, William. Dialogue and the Art of Thinking Together. New York: Currency. 1999.
- Tannen, Deborah. The Argument Culture: Moving from Debate to Dialogue. New York: Random House, 1998.
Facilitation
- Dukes, Franklin E., Marina A. Piscolish, John B. Stephens. Reaching for Higher Ground I Conflict Resolution: Tools for Powerful Groups and Communities. Jossey-Bass, 2000.
- Kaner, Sam, Lenny Lind, Catherine Toldi, Sarah Fisk, Duane Berger. Facilitators Guide to Participatory Decision-Making. New Society Publishers, 1996.
- Parker, Priya. The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters. Riverhead Books, 2018.
- Schwarz, Roger M. The Skilled Facilitator: Practical Wisdom for Developing Effective Groups. Jossey-Bass, 1994.
Leadership
- Gerzon, Mark. Leading Through Conflict: How Successful Leaders Transform Differences Into Opportunities. Boston: Harvard Business School Press, 2006.
- Goleman, Daniel, Richard Boyatzis, Annie McKee. Primal Leadership: Realizing the Power of Emotional Intelligence. Harvard Business Review Press, 2002.
- Heifetz, Ronald. Leadership Without Easy Answers. Harvard University Press, 1994.
- Heifetz, Ronald, Marty Linsky. Leadership on the Line: Staying Alive Through the Dangers of Leadership. Harvard Business Review Press, 2002.
- Kouzes, James and Barry Posner. A Leaders Legacy. Jossey- Bass, 2006.
- Kouzes, James and Barry Posner. The Leadership Challenge. John Wiley and Sons, Inc. 2007.
Negotiation
- Fisher, Roger and Daniel Shapiro. Beyond Reason: Using Emotions as You Negotiate. Viking Penguin, 2005.
- Fisher, Roger and William Ury. Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In. Penquin Books, 1991.
- Ury, William. Getting Past No. New York: Bantam Books, 1991
- Ury, William. The Power of a Positive No: How to Say No and Still Get to Yes. Bantam, 2000.
Mediation
- Baruch Bush, Robert A., Joseph Folger. The Promise of Mediation: Responding to Conflict Through Empowerment and Recognition. Jossey-Bass, 1994.
- Bowling, Daniel, David Hoffman. Bringing Peace into the Room: How the Personal Qualities of the Mediator Impact the Process of Conflict Resolution. San Francisco: John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 2003.
- Cloke, Kenneth. Mediating Dangerously: The Frontiers of Conflict Resolution. Jossey-Bass, 2001.
- Lang, Michael, Alison Taylor. The Making of a Mediator: Developing Artistry in Practice. Jossey-Bass, 2000.
- Winslade, John, Gerald Monk. Narrative Mediation: A New Approach to Conflict Resolution. Jossey-Bass, 2000.
- Winslade, John, Gerald Monk. Practicing Narrative Mediation: Loosening the Grip of Conflict. Jossey-Bass, 2008.
Others
- Berger, Warren. A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas. Bloomsbury, 2014.