Category: Communication
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Now That Was Awkward!
Today, let’s explore navigating awkward conversations. We’ve all had them. Perhaps you need to tell a team member he talks too much during the team meeting. Or tell a customer their product will be delayed. Or remind your roommate about his annoying habit of leaving dirty dishes in the sink. Awkward conversations happen. Here are…
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Breaking Free From Perfection
Hello Q2! Did your year begin full of promise, hope, and, perhaps, anxiety around, “Can I really reach that goal?” The beginning of the year is full of resolutions and vision boards all the rage, there can be a tendency to over-reach. Over-commit. And be downright impractical. Don’t get me wrong. I think goals are…
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Changes: How Can You Navigate?
Lately, I’ve been noticing a lot of changes. On a recent trip to Florida, I was surprised to see three new retail stores and a coffee shop on a sleepy stretch of road previously reserved for industrial use. We visited the coffee shop twice during our visit, and found ourselves the only customers. The store…
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Beware of Blanket Statements
Hi there! Let’s talk about blanket statements, which are sometimes called sweeping generalizations. These are broad statements that apply a general rule to an entire group without considering individual differences. They can oversimplify complex issues and lead to misunderstandings or unfair judgments. Here are some examples of blanket statements:“Lawyers are greedy and dishonest.”“Millennials are entitled…
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Energy Creates Energy
The other day, I was in an athletic store and saw a sign that read: “Energy Creates Energy. Get Moving.” While moving is not generally a big part of speaking up (particularly these days), having energy is! Despite this fact, the majority of people are more concerned with content than they are with how they…
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Authenticity – What Does It Mean To You?
Authenticity is all the rage—and for good reason. After all, who wants a communicator who appears fake or disingenuous? Here’s the challenge: what does authenticity really mean? Are you most yourself when you are with your parents and grandparents? Or with a romantic partner? Or when you let loose on a Friday night after a…
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Got a Case of the Jitters?
During the pandemic, I had a terrifying experience. It wasn’t a trip to the grocery store. Or using zoom to present virtually for the first time. I agreed to take my daughter skydiving on her 18th birthday. There we were, strapped to our respective guides in a small plane soaring up to 18,000 feet. My…
