RiverLogic: Tools to Transform Resistance and Create Flow in all of our Relationships

My book is both a learning memoir and a toolkit of teachings, stories and mindfulness practices, inspired by the river, to enrich our conversations, strengthen relationships and support a more fluid way of being. It draws on seven fundamental principles to help us to move beyond rigidity to create more openness and flexibility in our conversational spaces and leadership.

You will learn from:

  • Cutting edge brain research

  • Leading teachers and practices in Mindfulness

  • Courageous bridge people who model listening across differences

  • Case-studies to help you put the principles into practice

  • And, the river

You will learn to:

  • Draw people out

  • Deepen your ability to be present

  • Build bridges across differences

  • Listen to learn and help others discover things they didn't know they knew

  • Recognize and interrupt unhealthy communication patterns

  • Problem solve in new ways

“In a sea of books on personal development, communication, and emotional intelligence (EI), Denise has done something both useful and profound – she has brought together some of the very best thinking from across the domains of neuroscience, mindfulness and emotional intelligence into a single work. I have spent the past six years studying alongside some of the best in the field. I can honestly say that this book makes it on my top five list when it comes to learning about emotional intelligence and how we can cultivate EI competencies.”

—Elizabeth Solomon, Goleman EI Certified Coach and Co-host of Daniel Goleman’s Podcast, First Person Plural

Testimonials

“Deeply personal and skillfully written, RiverLogic provides refreshing, profound advice for embracing life’s endless conflicts. Such skill is indispensable – vital, in these increasingly challenging times.”
— Michael Carroll, author of Awake at Work and The Mindful Leader

"One of the book’s key strengths is its encouragement of flexibility over rigidity, reminding us that, like a river, we can find power in adaptability. Blanc shows us how we can move past resistance, whether it’s in the workplace, in our families, or within our communities. Through her guidance, readers learn to replace judgment with curiosity, making space for conversations that might have previously felt impossible."
— A Look Inside Book Review Blog & Podcast

“RiverLogic breaks down the steps for leaders to navigate these overwhelming times with presence, empathy and openness. Essential reading for leaders and changemakers!”
— Adam Smiley Poswolsky, author of Friendship in the Age of Loneliness

“RiverLogic gives every leader, manager, and team member the essential tools needed to build successful relationships in our turbulent times.”
— Ron Kaufman, NYT bestselling author of Uplifting Service

“RiverLogic dares to address one of the most pressing issues of our day – the difficulty we have communicating with those who do not think like we do… [It] offers a deep, yet practical way through the darkest waters of misunderstanding.”
— Susan Piver, author of The Four Noble Truths of Love

“Insightful and beautifully written… RiverLogic provides easy-to-implement practices to resolve conflict, heal, and build lasting relationships.”
— Kathleen Oweegon, Host of Co-Creating Peace podcast

“A treasure map through a complex world… a book one can return to again and again as a tool to remember themselves.”
— Catherine