THE BLOG

  • 1. Interrupting When someone else is speaking and you cut them off mid-sentence, it shows a lack of respect. You are essentially saying that you don’t really care about what they are saying, their thoughts, and feelings. By letting the other person express their thoughts and/or feelings before speaking, you engage in a deeper connection…

  • Questions

    “Ask the right questions, and the answers will always reveal themselves.” -Oprah Winfrey While listening is very important in communication, the skill of asking questions is equally, if not more important. Asking questions in the quickest way to better understand someone else and an effective way to build stronger connections with others. When you ask…

  • Criticism

    “Criticism is a relationship killer. No one can listen to personal attacks without becoming defensive.” -John Gottman             Imagine you are just getting home from a long day at work, and you walk into the house after what you would consider to be a good day.  Your partner meets you at the door and asks…