Tag Archives: conversations

Icebergs and Communication

Posted on August 25, 2019 by admin

No matter how big an iceberg appears to be, it is always bigger under the surface of the water. Someone who is looking just at what they can see above the water’s surface is only getting part of the picture, … Continue reading →

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Self-Confidence

Posted on August 14, 2019 by admin

For the past few weeks, I’ve been feeling a lot less social than I usually do. This is especially the case around people I hardly know or don’t know at all, but I’ve even felt this way around some of … Continue reading →

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Good Communication

Posted on August 5, 2019 by admin

Good communication is essential for modern life. Anything that takes more than one person to accomplishes requires everyone involved to communicate effectively with each other. Unfortunately, I regularly see one example after another of terrible communication, both online and in … Continue reading →

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Honesty and Straightforwardness

Posted on July 22, 2019 by admin

I’ve been in a lot of different circles in my life and have met at least a few dozen people in every one of them. As a result, I’ve had countless conversations about every subject under the sun. Something I’ve … Continue reading →

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What Do You Mean?

Posted on June 14, 2019 by admin

A lot of hostile exchanges originate from misunderstandings. When a misunderstanding occurs, there is an opportunity to ask for clarification, which can be done simply by asking “What do you mean?” in a calm, sincere fashion. If this opportunity is … Continue reading →

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Small Talk

Posted on June 2, 2019 by admin

I’ve never been a fan of small talk. At best, it’s a harmless way to pass the time. At worst, it’s draining and completely uninspiring. I prefer talking to people I know well since that typically minimizes small talk and … Continue reading →

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Win/Win

Posted on May 22, 2019 by admin

In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey advocates pursuing Win/Win solutions. These are solutions in which everyone involved “seeks mutual benefit” and everyone walks away feeling satisfied at the outcome. Covey values Win/Win solutions above solutions in … Continue reading →

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Having Better Conversations

Posted on May 15, 2019 by admin

I suspect that people have more in common than they think. It’s easy to think otherwise since a lot of attention is paid to hostility, violence, strong disagreements, and so on. However, while there are fundamental differences in the way … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Shyness Through Action

Posted on February 17, 2019 by admin

When it comes to meeting new people, some appear to be naturals at it. They open up right away, jump headfirst into a conversation, and act like they’re reconnecting with an old friend. I’m not like that. I’m much more … Continue reading →

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Responses

Posted on January 12, 2019 by admin

Over the last few years, I’ve gotten much better at choosing my words carefully. Not just what I say but how and when I say it. This also includes knowing when something warrants a response and when it’s better left … Continue reading →

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