Behind every remark, response and story is an intention. We can call them hidden agendas. Some speakers are very well acquainted with their intentions, and may use them to craft a desired impression, while others use it to help make a case for their essential value as an individual, or to engender feelings of pity.
Read MoreAssertiveness is the point of balance on the spectrum of effective communication, where on one end there is passivity and on the other there is aggressiveness. Assertiveness is respecting oneself as well as others by letting the thoughts, feelings and beliefs of both parties be heard. Learn more about how to become an assertive communicator.
Read MoreWhat similar characteristics do Drew Barrymore, Micheal Phelps, and Barbara Walters have in common? Aside from their respective fame, they all share a functional speech impediment, otherwise known as a lisp.
Read MoreReferencing research from the Gottman institute, this blog outlines four warning signs to look for in a relationship and shares helpful advice for healthy communication.
Read MoreNow in my thirties, even as my attention span recovers, bad social habits remain which have to be unlearned. Only recently did I realize that I tended to cut people off mid-sentence in conversation.
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