It’s an interesting and powerful phrase, isn’t it?
Of course this is from The Book of John and is part of the Creation story. But religion aside, I think it points to a powerful concept that we can use in our own lives and that is: the power of our own words.
After all, words are what [...]
Tag Archive: honest communication
In the Beginning was The Word
Lessons from Software Updates
On April 17 this year, my colleague and mentor Annie Meredith said to me:
I think my flower essences have been waiting long enough, it’s time to get them out into the wider community.
My marketing and PR self said – great idea Annie, what did you have in mind?
I was thinking June 21, Winter Solstice, the [...]
5 Ways to Nurture a Positive Relationship
A positive relationship can be one of the most wonderful things in the world, while a negative one can turn your life into a disaster! Do you yearn to cultivate a positive relationship with your partner and help it grow stronger? Having a positive relationship takes effort from both of you, but you can get [...]
Communicate Effectively with Your Boss
Have you ever been working peacefully at your job when suddenly your manager showed up to discuss an issue? Before you knew it, your boss was walking away, leaving sparks in the air and frustration in his wake. What happened?
Most likely, it was a communication problem. Learning how to communicate effectively with your boss will [...]
Simple Active Listening Techniques
Everyone wants and needs to be heard. We all want to know the people in our lives care about us.
Having someone listen and respond to your needs can help you feel both mportant and card for. Conversely, you give others a boost when you listen carefully to them. This is where active listening techniques becomes [...]
Apologize – The Top 5 Ways
Apologizing isn’t an easy thing to do, and it’s something we all need to do many times in our lives!
If you’ve never been taught how to apologize, it makes the task even harder. And sometimes a simple “I’m sorry” doesn’t seem enough.
When you’ve done something you shouldn’t have, here are the top 5 ways to [...]
Communicate Effectively with Your Partner
Do you ever feel like your partner doesn’t understand you? Has there been a change in your communication level in recent months?
If you’ve been experiencing either of these problems, it may help to know you’re not alone. In fact, lack of communication between partners is often one of the top reasons for breakups. There is [...]
Giving Constructive Criticism
Have you ever been on the receiving end of criticism and felt that you just had the wind knocked out of you?
While most criticism is intended as helpful advice, many people have poor communication skills and the message gets lost in the delivery. Often the person receiving the criticism feels undervalued and personally criticized, [...]
Resolving Frustration
We all get frustrated from time to time, and feel stuck or boxed in. But we need to learn to express our frustration constructively and effectively, otherwise we may hurt those we love the most.
Frustration is a normal reaction to being hurt, threatened, or unable to fulfill current needs. It’s how we express our frustration [...]
Becoming a More Assertive Person
Many people confuse assertiveness with aggression. There isn’t anything wrong or aggressive about open and honest communication when done appropriately. You’re merely clarifying your needs to another person.
Assertiveness is being able to express your feelings while still respecting the feelings of others.
Benefits of Assertiveness
Assertiveness is an important skill that can greatly reduce [...]