We're All Nuts: 5 Simple Skills to Crack the Nut on Relationships - Softcover

"Jennifer Byrnes has captured my heart and my inner nut with this informative, fun, and very, very timely work to help us all navigate the peanut butter we are sticking to daily by not understanding our fellow nuts!" Debbie Johnson, Author, Think Yourself Thin "Refreshing! Thoughtful! Fun! Read this delightful book to hone your interpersonal, relationship skills! The metaphor of "Nuts" captured my imagination and I thought of many instances in my personal communication where I only learned of the 'shell' of the other person. I needed to do more to help break their shell, and Jennifer shows us how to do just that. The book is an easy read that you will want to refer to often! As a long-time communications professional, I intend to recommend this book as part of my leadership coaching/training regimen." - Charlotte S. Waisman, Ph.D., Author, Her Story: A Timeline of the Women Who Changed America "This book is wonderful, an easy yet powerful read. It provides a reminder of two necessities in life. First, communication is key in relationships, both personal and business. And being present without modern day distractions, which seem to increase daily. Byrnes' nut comparisons bring this to light in a fun and common-sense manner. Love it!" - Deb Syvertsen, former V.P. of Customer Service, CenturyLink "Jennifer's concept of cracking nuts for understanding people, relationships, and emotional intelligence is creative and fun! The metaphor resonates with a wide range of people and makes an abstract concept concrete and relatable. It's a fun read that inspires me to be intentional in my leadership. As a leader, I often find myself interacting with a wide range of people and needing to figure out how to "crack the nut." Jennifer's book brings a fresh perspective on how to approach challenging situations." - Karen Fox Elwell, President and CEO at Growing Home, Inc."The most challenging part of leadership is to understand the people you lead. This is a fast, easy read that effectively uses a nut metaphor proclaiming that no matter who you are there is a nutty side to you. Byrnes sets the record straight and promises that all nuts have the potential to be cracked and when you do, meaningful relationships can grow and flourish. Each chapter is highlighted with personal stories that assist in painting a picture of the different types of characteristics people possess and how to crack open their inner qualities. Sprinkled throughout are reflective questions that will give you pause and cause you to think about: What nut are you? And, who are the nuts around you? This is definitely a must read." -Jennie Antolak, President of Learning Journeys, The International Center of Coaching; Ruth M. Godfrey, Founder of Learning Journeys

A self-proclaimed ''nut,'' as well as an accomplished business leader, Jennifer Byrnes has worked with all types of nuts, successfully leading her corporate teams through change. She's made her own change to author, speaker, and professional life and leadership coach, helping others Connect and Achieve (Jennifer's company). Byrnes earned a B.A. in Communications Studies from Gustavus Adolphus College in MN, and her Coach Practitioner Certification through Learning Journeys, The International Center of Coaching. She lives in Minnesota with her own family of nuts: a husband, daughters, and beloved dogs.