Communication
Storytelling versus Communication
Communication is about information transfer. Storytelling is about emotional connection. They are not the same. Learn the difference.
Communication
Intelligence signaling leads to a surprising epiphany about living authentically (maybe)
Intelligence signaling is when you believe one thing and then say something else to show people that you’re smarter than everyone else. It doesn’t work.
Communication
Three communication hacks
These three communication hacks help defuse tension, clarify intention, and give relationships extension.
Communication
Let’s stay in touch
It’s never too late to stay in touch. If it feels awkward, get over it. I bet they’d love to hear you’ve been thinking of them.
Communication
Write with clarity and power—four tips
Write with clarity and power using these four tips on focus, story, truth, and authenticity. I’ll be doing workshops this year.
Communication
Personal boundaries matter. Here’s how to enforce them.
Enforce your personal boundaries because if you don’t, no one else will. Here’s why it’s important, and how to get better at it.
Communication
They won’t remember anything before the “but”
The “oreo” method of feedback only works when there’s trust. Otherwise, people will discard anything you say before the “but.”
Communication
Agree on the problem before solving it
A lot of team conflict comes from a failure to agree on the problem before everyone starts getting attached to their own solutions.
Communication
Critical thinking in the little moments
We are easily manipulated by those who understand our biases and can exploit the way our brains fill in the gaps. Practice truth in the small moments so you can better discern truth when it really counts.
Communication
Good writing: don’t bubblewrap truth
The truth is the truth. Good writing doesn’t cover it in bubblewrap like corporate-speak, diplomatic platitudes, or complex sentences.