The Next Conversation : Argue Less, Talk More

Waterstones Non-Fiction Book of the Month for June 2025.

Trial lawyer and communication expert Jefferson Fisher outlines invaluable strategies to aid conversation and eliminate argument in this revelatory volume.

'What’s the best way to handle a heated conversation? How do I stand my ground with confidence? Is there an effective way to work with difficult personalities?'

Trial lawyer Jefferson Fisher has gained millions of followers through short, simple, practical videos teaching people how to argue less and talk more.

And now he offers a tried-and-true framework that will show you how to transform your life and your relationships. His down-to-earth teachings and actionable strategies have helped countless people navigate life’s toughest situations. You will learn:

Why you should never “win” an argument
How to set boundaries and frame conversations
Why saying less is often more
How to overcome conflict with connection
Everything you want to say, and how you want to say it, can be found in The Next Conversation.

About the Author

Jefferson Fisher is a trial lawyer, writer, and speaker whose work to help people communicate during life's everyday arguments and conversations, with his practical videos and authentic presence, has gained millions of followers around the world, including celebrities and global leaders. He is a sought-after speaker on communication at Fortune 500 companies, and hundreds of thousands of people subscribe to his email newsletter and podcast. He lives with his wife and two children in Texas.

MEDIA REVIEWS

Jefferson Fisher has spent years learning how communication really works, and he is the real-world guide you need for your difficult conversations in the boardroom and at home. If you are a student of what makes people tick, you need this book. - Chris Voss, internationally bestselling author of Never Split the Difference

We all have difficult people in our lives and we all need to have difficult conversations. Knowing exactly what to say when the pressure runs high is where we get stuck. No one is better than Jefferson Fisher to show you how to start. The Next Conversation gives you the tools to change your life, one conversation at a time. - Mel Robbins, bestselling author and host of the Mel Robbins Podcast

Jefferson Fisher is changing the way we communicate with ourselves, each other, and our kids. His actionable strategies and practical phrases are one of my personal go-to resources for how to show up as confident, sturdy, empowered, and connected. - Dr Becky Kennedy, NYT bestselling author of Good Inside

Jefferson Fisher combines his unique expertise and extraordinary ability to distill evidence-based approaches into easy-to-remember tools that work the first time and every time toward more effective dialogue. His work and this book stand to positively transform the way that you relate to others. Embracing the knowledge in The Next Conversation will vastly improve your life. - Andrew Huberman, PhD, professor, Department of Neurobiology at Stanford University School of Medicine, creator of the Huberman Lab podcast