What We Say Is What We Get by Gerald Baldner...Nelson Books

How we communicate has great bearing on how we are perceived in our personal, social, business and spiritual relationships. What is interesting is that communication skills can fluctuate from one relationship setting to another, but the people who are most consistent in their communication styles in all settings are those that are happiest and most likely to achieve and enjoy successful living. What is your personal communication style?

Written in an honest, from-the-heart style, What We Say Is What We Get! is meant to heighten your awareness of your communication style, and to help you improve your relationships with business associates, friends and family members. It is a self-help book that will serve as a “communication mirror,” a means to see yourself differently than ever before. The book looks at key aspects of effective communication skills and shows how to develop and use them. It covers communication on the job, communicating with a spouse and children, and also offers a brief look at forms of communication beyond the spoken word, including written word and the sense of touch. Additionally, the book offers profiles and evaluates the strengths of four celebrities whose careers have been successful because of their communication skills. You will learn what common attributes are shared by Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, David Letterman and Dr. Robert Schuller, and that by emulating their skills you can become a celebrity in your own relationships.

Gerald Baldner began his professional career as a school social worker, later became a marriage and family counselor, and then worked as a college professor. During the past twenty-five years, he successfully started eight separate businesses. He is presently CEO of Kitchen Solvers, a company with 130 locations in the U.S. and Canada.

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Reviews

"I know that if you can communicate well, you can live well. And Gerald Baldner's What We Say Is What We Get! is an excellent little gem of a book. Read it and become a great communicator, and success is sure to find you! I recommend it highly!"

–Martin J. Grunder, Jr.
Founder and President
Gurnder Landscaping Co.

"Baldner has handled a difficult subject effectively by sharing his very personal communications experience and techniques in an easy-to-read style. Forget about the theory-this is down-to-earth sharing (not prescribing) of ideas that the author has found useful in his very successful life in business, family, church, and community. Guaranteed you will find some ways to bolster your communication skills."

–Lindy Saline
General Electric
executive (retired)

"Gerald Baldner has written a helpful and delightful book...filled with the expertise of a counselor and the common sense of a life-long learner. From humble beginnings on an Iowa farm to now leading a highly-successful business, he has communicated well with all kinds of people. What I especially like about the book is the personal and good-humored style along with his sharing of deeply held values and faith. Having known Gerald for almost 20 years, I know what he says is true: He lives what he writes in this book. Anyone who wants to improve their communications at home, in business, with God, or in any kind of social situation, is bound to be helped by his work."

–Rev. Vernon Rice
Former Pastor and
close friend

"Gerald Baldner is the right choice to write about communication skills because he does it so perfectly. His chapter on communication with children is written by someone who obviously knows what he is talking about. Every parent should read and reread this chapter. It is worth twice the price of the book."

–Jim Bugg, Sr.
Chairman, Decorating
Den Interiors

"One message rings loud and clear from What We Say Is What We Get!-communication is the key to successful relationships. Through Gerald's experiences and thoughts, I found myself evaluating the way I communicate with those who mean so much to me. Then I asked how I can do better. Gerald's approach and guidance on these important issues hit home. I believe the book will have the same impact on you."

–Brian B. Schnell
Franchise Attorney
Gray Plant Mooty