“Annie Betts’ book, Strong, Successful, and Connected: How to Resolve Family Conflict and Restore Harmony, brings together her knowledge and experience as an attorney, mother of four, and conflict resolution expert to bring reconciliation to families even when the wounds are deep. Research based in her approach, yet practical and realistic, Betts presents true-life case studies, how-to strategies, and a caring, kind voice to her readers allowing them to hear, see, and feel how even the most difficult disagreements can be resolved and harmony restored. I’ll be referring her book to all my clients.”

—Dr. Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, Ed.D, internationally recognized Parent Educator, bestselling author of Raising Your Spirited Child

“Conflict is everywhere in our lives. Even the closest of family members can get into difficult conflicts. That is why everyone needs to read Strong, Successful, and Connected. It’s filled with resourceful information that will help families and family businesses communicate effectively and resolve conflict using cutting-edge strategies to guide you on the path to success with lasting effects. A timely, critical, and practical book.”

—Marilyn Carlson Nelson, Former Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Carlson Companies, named one of “America’s Best Leaders “ by U.S. News & World Report and “The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women” by Forbes

“With her rich experience as a lawyer, CEO of Trinus Point Consulting, and leader in the fields of communication and conflict resolution, Annie Betts is superbly qualified to assist families in dealing with conflict and proactively developing a new model of family interaction. Betts explores unconditional family culture and connection—along with learning, understanding, kindness, forgiveness, and faith—as the guideposts to a solid family foundation. This well-developed book, which illustrates strong communication skills as the basis of effective conflict resolution, deserves recognition as an essential resource for families.”

—Rev. Edward A. Malloy, C.S.C., President Emeritus, The University of Notre Dame, author of People First: Reflections on Leadership

“Annie Betts is incredibly talented and has a moral compass that is impeccable, which is why I believe clients trust her and why she is sought out as legal counsel in difficult conflict resolution disputes. Now, she has put all that experience into this book that will teach families how to communicate better and connect with each other. Every family should read this book."

—Sheila Oliver, Senior Vice-President and General Manager, FOX, Chicago

“Thoughtful business leaders realize how often family conflict spills over and impacts the workplace. Strong, Successful, and Connected is an important and timely book written by a successful and sought-after practitioner of conflict resolution. Uniquely linking research with experience, Annie Betts formulates a practical method for resolving conflict and building lasting restoration. This indispensable resource will help families repair fractured relationships and provide a path for personal harmony. I will keep a copy of this on my bookshelf and gift one to each of my employees.”

—Mark Turner, Chief Financial Officer, Kem Krest

"Strong, Successful, and Connected is a compelling book for all parents. As a mother of three adult sons, I wish I would have had Annie Betts’ book as a resource in my parenting journey. Her foundation of unconditional family culture and how to utilize essential guideposts makes it easier to resolve conflict. Her model is an approach for families to connect with one another in a collaborative, nurturing, and effective process for restoring harmony. I highly recommend this book."

—Barbara Burwell, President of the Rod and Barbara Burwell Family Foundation, Author, Former Miss USA

"In her new book, Annie Betts offers both a unique approach on how to resolve conflicts within families and a clear road map for fostering a family culture built on unconditional love. With comprehensive insights, how-to instructions, and many useful examples taken from her professional work and personal experiences, she provides straightforward and practical steps to help families become closer and happier, while offering tips to navigate many of the most pressing everyday parenting challenges. I recommend this book for parents who want to understand family relationships better and improve how they parent.”

—Dr. Davida Goldman, PhD, LP, Pediatric Neuropsychologist

“I can’t think of anyone more qualified to write a book about how to resolve family conflict than Annie Betts. She is currently raising a family of four and has three decades of successful professional experience in conflict resolution. As a lawyer and as CEO of Trinus Point Consulting, Betts has built a strong reputation as an expert in the field. In her new book, Strong, Successful, and Connected, Betts takes a pragmatic approach to resolving family conflict and includes an easy-to-follow model as well as her cutting edge 321 Resolve Method℠ for addressing serious family conflict. I wish I had a copy of this book years ago when I started raising a family. Every parent needs this book. It will help you to strengthen your relationships and weather the ups and downs of family life.”

—Paul Izen, former Global Executive Vice-President of Operations Health Care, 3M

"It’s not every day that an attorney and expert in conflict resolution writes a book for families. Annie Betts skillfully combines 30 years of experience with in-depth research, case studies, and concrete how-tos. Betts’ techniques and strategies will transform your family culture and help parents raise resilient and successful kids. Keep this book handy because you will refer to it often.”

—Karen Knab, MA, LMFT, Family Therapist, Leadership and Communication Coach

“Strong families don’t happen by accident. Annie Betts’ advice for building successful family relationships is immensely readable and practical. It is filled with case studies and real-life examples of things that work and things that don’t. Betts starts from the ground up, taking us through the qualities we need to develop and nurture in creating healthy families and then through specific steps we can take to help us get there. In this straightforward and helpful book, Betts provides us with the guidance and tools we all need to create a happy and healthy family life. An impressive framework that all families should follow.”

—Joseph T. Green, attorney at Faegre, et al., former Executive Vice-President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, TCF Financial Corporation

"Annie Betts can help you make sense of the mess when faced with conflict in your family. Readers will connect with the real-life case studies taken from her decades of work in conflict resolution, as well as raising her own family with intention. As you turn the pages in this book, you will learn what a successful family foundation and framework looks like and what strategies to implement to create a close and connected family. Strong, Successful, and Connected is a must-read that belongs on every family’s bookshelf.”

—Amy Murnan, President, True North Grants Consulting

“Strong, Successful, and Connected is a pivotal book for today’s complex world and an invaluable tool for every family. Where has this book been? As a physician and mother of five, I am going to refer to this book often. Annie Betts gives practical solutions to a problem that every family encounters—conflict. In this timeless book, she provides an approachable model with credible research and data, practical experience and case studies, all told with her warm and compassionate voice. Betts’ tried-and-true method restores peace of heart and removes the walls that slowly build up preventing us from thriving and living to our fullest at work and in our family.”

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