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Communicate better with looping
Effective communication requires both sending and receiving skills. This communication tool will help you do both.
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5 phrases to use when they raise their voice
How to lower the volume without fuss or drama and get the conversation back on track
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What really matters
In honor of his remarkable legacy, I’m sharing my 2020 story about Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former U.S. President, Jimmy Carter.
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Express disagreement amicably with these 5 phrases
Use these phrases to introduce disagreement in a non-confrontational way.
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You're not listening
Do you seem like a bad listener when you disagree? Yes, you do, even when you’re an ace listener. Here's why.
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Use these 5 phrases to air your grievances and get heard
How to skip the drama and the rumination and raise a concern so they’ll actually listen.
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Disagree better by asking great questions
Which of these good question-asking habits have you mastered, and where is there room to fine-tune?
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To listen better, get into their movie
Listening is an essential conflict resolution skill, but it's hard to do when we're at odds with someone. This little trick of the mind can help.
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How to express a concern without making things worse
These three strategic "soft starts" help us raise an issue for discussion without putting them on the defensive. They help us be assertive without…
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