Posts Tagged 'communication'

Jun

26

The art of bonding and communicating: don’t tell, ask

The secret to showing people you care and to deepen bonds is to ask questions and really listen to the answers.…

Jun

19

The strength of a marriage

A marriage is not strong because of the good times you share; rather it is built on how you handle and resolve conflict with your partner.…

Jun

5

Learn to ask better questions

To have a real conversation with someone, you need to learn to ask specific questions. Watch this video to understand how to ask focused questions that deepen conversations.…

May

22

The power of mirroring

Mirroring and matching are techniques that allow you to build connection, trust and rapport.…

Apr

12

Parenting Corner – My daughter got caught cheating

Q:  My daughter got caught cheating on her history test and was sent to the dean.  She’s a generally good kid, so I don’t understand why she would do this.  To make matters worse, I volunteer at the school so this is extremely embarrassing; what do I do?  

A:  Great …

Mar

12

In the Office – Staying present during conversations

Q. I manage a large team of people with more work to do each day than there is time to complete it; as a result I find it increasingly difficult to pay attention to individuals when they are talking to me.  I’m starting to get negative feedback from direct reports …

Feb

27

How the DISC can help your relationship

Do you find you’re butting heads with your partner when you’re making decisions? Understanding both your behavioral style and your partner’s can help you communicate more clearly and work with each other, instead of against each other.…

Feb

8

Parenting Corner – When to give a child a phone

Q:  My 3rd grader wants a phone and I notice most of his friends have one but I think he’s too young.  What is the best age for a kid to get a smart phone?

A.  Great question! There are many differing opinions on this topic. Like most areas of …

Jan

11

Parenting Corner – How to discipline my kids

Q:  When I grew up spanking was a common form of discipline but it is taboo now.  Are spankings bad for kids? 

A. Great question!  There is a lot of discussion available online around spanking vs. non-spanking; the goal here is to consider a different perspective.  What changes when you …

Nov

7

Is Your Partner Not Listening to You–or Not Hearing You?

Different behavioral styles learn and hear differently…so if your husband/wife doesn’t seem to be listening to you, maybe it’s time to improve your communication skills based on the DISC assessment so you can communicate in a way that you are being heard.…