Communication

Express disagreement amicably with these 5 phrases

Use these phrases to introduce disagreement in a non-confrontational way.

Nov 3 •

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.

Aug 7 •

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.

Feb 21 •

Disagree better by asking great questions

Which of these good question-asking habits have you mastered, and where is there room to fine-tune?

Feb 7 •

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.

Jan 30 •

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…

Jan 29 •

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