Why use 10 words when 100 will do?
Why use 10 words when 100 will do? I was asked; ‘Why use 10 words when 100 will do?’ when I put the call out for topics for my blog. The request came from the
READ MORE
What ever happened to ‘common sense’?
Do you ever find yourself saying, ‘Whatever happened to common sense?’ In the same vein, have you asked, ‘Why aren’t people logical, sensible?’ If you answered yes, would you like to know how not to
READ MORE
Ridiculous, really?
Lately, I’ve been catching up on tech stuff. Not my favourite thing to do. My husband asks how’s it going. When I tell him he’ll often say, ‘That’s ridiculous, it shouldn’t take that long’. While
READ MORE
Right and wrong and nothing in between
Why are the words ‘right and wrong’ problematic? As words, they are problematic because they are dismissive. This means you are showing indifference or disregard to others. By saying to others, ‘You are wrong!’ You are doing
READ MORE
From communication autopilot to connection and engagement.
It’s human nature to navigate the world on communication autopilot. We are designed that way. Why? Because, it’s efficient, effective and creates space to tackle more complex issues. And so it is safe, comfortable and
READ MORE
Is your communication, and credibility suffering from COVID associated challenges?
Is your communication and credibility suffering from COVID associated challenges? Message clarity, workplace connection and personal credibility are all potential causalities of our ever-changing workplace. Once upon a time, you could walk around to someone’s
READ MORE
Are you comfortable exiting a dysfunctional conversation?
Are you comfortable exiting a dysfunctional conversation? Imagine this, the conversation has reached a point where it is no longer constructive for either person to stay, would you exit? It’s not something that most of
READ MORE
Are you feeling uncomfortable because of other people’s unacceptable behaviour?
Unacceptable behaviour is uncomfortable. So if you answered, ‘YES’ to the above question and you really hate feeling that way, some personal breathing space may help. Sounds good? Let’s face it, if you find someone’s
READ MORE
But, however… oh whatever
‘but, however and whatever’, Why are they problematic words? As words they are problematic because they are dismissive. This means you are showing indifference or disregard to others. It could sound like this: In a nutshell
READ MORE
It’s FINE – another conversation with hubby
Conversation with hubby with the word ‘FINE’. Another inspired post from hubby and me. This post highlights the incongruency between the words we say and how we say them. Sometimes we just need a little
READ MORE