The Book That Bridges Workplace Differences.

Bridge the Gap isn’t just a book — it’s a playbook for transforming workplace relationships. Discover practical strategies to navigate tough conversations, build trust, and lead with impact.

Bridge the Gap

Named one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 3 Business Books of 2022 — and written by two people who probably shouldn’t have been able to write it together.

In every workplace there is a gap. Between what you mean and what they hear. Between your way of working and theirs. Between the team you have and the team you wish you had. Bridge the Gap (McGraw Hill) gives professionals the tools, language, and courage to cross it — turning the most challenging work relationships into the most collaborative ones. Packed with neuroscience, real-world examples, and immediately usable conversation frameworks, this is the book that changes how you communicate at work — and everywhere else.

Why does this book work? Because we had to.

Katie and Jennifer are proof that the gap can be bridged — because they’ve been bridging it since the day they met.

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Two people who came from completely different worlds, perspectives, and beliefs — who leaned into curiosity instead of conflict, and built something neither could have created alone.

Every tool in this book is one they’ve used on each other. Every conversation framework has been tested in the most important laboratory of all: their own working relationship.

from the readers

“For years I have asked ‘Why do people struggle to understand each other?’ It’s the wrong question! A better question is ‘How do any of us ever understand each other?’ And that’s because there is a veritable chasm—the gap as McCleary and Edwards put it—keeping us in our own heads, keeping us lonely and keeping our relationships less effective than they could be. The challenge and the solution are brilliantly captured in this new book!”

Greg McKeown, author of the New York Times bestsellers Effortless and Essentialism

“In a sea of people talking over, at, or down to each other, bridge the gap is that rare oasis that talks with you and teaches you to do the same so that you can pull people together in such a divided and divisive world.”

Mark goulston, md, author of just listen

“Edwards and McCleary have written a clear and timely guide for any professional who wants to build a better collaborative environment.”

daniel h. pink, #1 new york times bestselling author of when,drive, and to sell is human

“Bridge the Gap teaches professionals how to intentionally put genuine curiosity at the heart of any working relationship where understanding, collaboration, and respect are paramount for success. Packed with examples and tools, this is a truly practical guide to being effective at work in the 21st century.”