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Communication 101: Emotionally Intelligent Communication Strategies and Tactics to Save Time, Money and Energy
“If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?” ~John Wooden Shifting into a more emotionally intelligent communication style may seem like it’ll take more time, but in reality it will save time (hence the above quote). Misunderstandings, misinterpretations and faulty assumptions lead to ineffective and…
Read MoreThe Disparaged Marriage: Sometimes it’s NOT Like the Horse and Carriage
Love and marriage, love and marriage Go together like a horse and carriage ~Love and Marriage by Frank Sinatra (lyrics by Sammy Cahn and music by Jimmy Van Heusen) What destroys more marriages than anything else? Likewise, what is the number one most common cause of divorce? Go ahead, take a guess. Or better…
Read MoreHealthy Relationships: Who’s on First? What’s on Second?
Who’s on First? What’s on Second? Navigating In, Through and Around the Independence, Codependence and Interdependence of Loving Relationships Remember that old Abbott and Costello skit where the two of them go back and forth and round and round trying to have a clear conversation about “Who’s on first,”etc.? If you do, then surely your…
Read MoreBeing SO Right Can Be SO Wrong
Ever been in that conversation when the other person was so passionate about their stance that they’d practically run you over if you tried to add something or disagree? Or maybe you’ve had an interaction in which someone completely stonewalled you and would not listen to any of your thoughts, facts, ideas or opinions? Yes?…
Read MoreDifferent, But the Same (Sorta): Hearing, Listening and Communicating
I’ve had the opportunity and privilege to work with numerous individuals, families and businesses over the years, each of whom contacted me for essentially the same reason. None of them knew they were calling because they had similar challenges, but when it was all distilled down to the core, they were. And I say…
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