This text is an abbreviated version of the book Psychological Aikido in Action. How to communicate usefully.”Psychological aikido is based on the same principles as martial aikido – avoiding the blow and using the energy of the attacker. Unlike manipulative techniques, the main goal of aikido in psychology and business communication is the victory of both parties, consensus, mutual benefit. If only one party wins, the overall result of the communication is considered negative. And in terms of emotions and relationships - even destructive. To avoid the negative consequences of playing with one goal, to learn how to negotiate with partners in any situation and avoid conflicts, it is worth mastering the principles of psychological aikido.The famous Russian psychologist Mikhail Litvak, the author of the method of psychological aikido, tells in his book not only about the general principles of this technique, but also about how to use aikido in business correspondence, in a situation of working conflict, how to criticize using this method, how to accept criticism addressed to you, how to respond to non-constructive criticism, and much more.A separate section in the book "Psychological Aikido" is devoted to the work of a leader: how to get what you need from subordinates using this method. Mikhail Litvak is sure that the techniques inherent in martial art will help you cope with both work and personal situations.We remind you that this text is a summary of the book