Having Tough Conversations
Do you dread having tough conversations? A close friend of mine told me about a conversation she needed to have with her mother-in-law. Grandma was giving my friend’s children overly expensive and elaborate gifts for major occasions like birthdays and Christmas, while...
Enjoy the Silence
How do you feel about silence? If you’re like most of us, silence makes us uncomfortable. In our daily lives, we’re inundated with sound. I recently found myself waiting for my car at the local mechanic, and I was amazed at the amount of sound in the lounge area....
Communication Dangers: A Hidden Threat
There are some communication dangers you want to avoid. And sometimes, they’re sneaky and lurking just out of sight. For instance, you may be thinking everything is going swimmingly in a conversation. Meanwhile, a hidden danger lurking just below the surface...
The Secret to Being Heard In A Relationship
Being heard in a relationship sometimes eludes all of us. I’ve personally been down that road many times in the past. Let me give you an example. It was supposed to be a simple conversation about not leaving the kitchen sink full of dirty dishes. I was...
Being Assertive: The First Step
What’s the turning point in being assertive? It’s deciding that the risk of putting yourself out there and asking for what you really need is less scary than the regret of never asking at all. At some point, the fear that once was so paralyzing becomes…manageable. Not...Get “7 Tips for Handling Difficult Situations at Work”
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