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18 times when it’s ok to be assertive

Assertiveness is an acquired skill, not a personality trait, and learning to be respectfully assertive means learning to chose when and…

Sep 9, 2022

18 times when it’s ok to be assertive

Sep 9, 2022

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11 tips for difficult conversations

Rather than put off your next tough conversation, collecting grievances, building resentment, try these tips, from Dan Mager, author of…

Sep 8, 2022

11 tips for difficult conversations

Sep 8, 2022

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An alternative to punishment and reward

Much of our language is violent in the sense that we rely on blame, shame, guilt, power-over, or unspoken threats when trying to change…

Sep 7, 2022

An alternative to punishment and reward

Sep 7, 2022

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1 simple phrase to politely correct someone

Think about the last time you called someone out for being wrong or corrected, in a blaming way. What were the repercussions of the…

Sep 6, 2022

1 simple phrase to politely correct someone

Sep 6, 2022

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What does punishment “say”?

A common communication strategy in our culture is to use guilt, blame, shame, and other punishments to compel people to change their…

Sep 5, 2022

What does punishment “say”?

Sep 5, 2022

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3 stories we tell ourselves

What happens in that imperceptibly fast moment between observation and emotional reaction? We tell ourselves a story. Here are the three…

Aug 26, 2022

3 stories we tell ourselves

Aug 26, 2022

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Recognize the stories you’re telling yourself

Here is a game-changing technique from Crucial Conversations, to help us navigate difficult conversations.

Aug 25, 2022

Recognize the stories you’re telling yourself

Aug 25, 2022

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4 questions to break the ice

The only way to begin a conversation is to start talking, and it’s OK to presume that other people want to engage socially. Human…

Aug 24, 2022

4 questions to break the ice

Aug 24, 2022

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How to make contact with strangers

Yesterday’s Daily Tip discussed all the great things about speaking with strangers. Today, we’ll talk about making contact.

Aug 23, 2022

How to make contact with strangers

Aug 23, 2022

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Talking to strangers is good for you

The world is full of interesting people. Every day, a potential friend, ally, or partner comes into your life. They’re sitting next to you…

Aug 22, 2022

Talking to strangers is good for you

Aug 22, 2022

Daniel D. Kaplan, ConfidentCommunicator.com

Daniel D. Kaplan, ConfidentCommunicator.com

I help people speak openly, respectfully and persuasively, when it matters. Visit ConfidentCommunicator.com.

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