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Celebrating Five Years of FIMM

Have you subscribed to Communication FUNdamentals’ RSS Feed?  Don’t miss a post! x It's Good Friday so before I get started with our special Friday Funny Festivities, I want to take some time to wish you all a blessed Good Friday.  Today's the day my son and I make Resurrection Cookies and read the Resurrection story in the Bible. Well, as I said, this week is also a very special Friday Funnies week because Foot in Mouth Man's five year anniversary was this past Tuesday. FIMM began his misadventures five years ago this month!  April 19th, 2006 to be exact. You can check out FIMM's very first episode along with several other featured episodes here.  As FIMM's fame grew we featured...

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April is Grace Month

Have you subscribed to Communication FUNdamentals' RSS Feed?  Don't miss a post! x All this month I'll be talking about the role of grace and godly communication in our daily lives from our marriages, kids, neighbors, family, friends and co-workers to how we handle the phone and social media.  I'll be sharing tips from my article, "Ten Quick Rules for Disagreeing in Grace" and expanding on it to include more insights.  I'll even share some from my upcoming new study, Say What You Mean: Avoiding, Reducing and Resolving Conflicts. After checking out my article, for a little fun you can visit FIMM (Foot in Mouth Man) for some of his misadventures in miscommunication.  There will be a new episode this...

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Business Communication Seminar Today

If' you're a Christian working a small business, you need to join me this morning! You may not realize it, but almost every aspect of your business involves communication skills. The more effective you are, the more success you'll have in your business. Jill Hart of CWAHM and a sampling of Christian Work at Home Moms join me this morning (9am PST/12pm EST)  to share tips and techniques for better communication with your customers, co workers, suppliers, employees and more.  We'll discuss tips for customer service, sales, marketing, your blog, website, dealing with co workers, social networking like Yahoo groups, Facebook and Twitter. Join us via your computer: http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/19736 Or call in to the show: Phone Number: (724) 444-7444 Call...

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Feb Seminars and Interviews

I have several interviews and seminars coming up this month. Check out the links for more info on how to join in. Some are live, but the second one (Homeschooler Next Door) has been pre-recorded and will air that day. CWAHM Radio: Feb 17th 1PM EST (Christian Work at Home Mom Radio) The Homeschooler Next Door: Airing Feb 17th 3pm February Seminar: 02/24/2011 11:00 AM EST Communication: Much More Than Just Speech-Making Join me for some insights into how effective communication can help YOU in your business, homeschooling and every day life! x *SUBSCRIBE HERE*: for More Communication Fun, FREE Gifts and Exclusive Offers! X

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Valentine’s Day...GIFT!

All this month, I'm talking about communication in situations other than making speeches.  Well, today is Valentine's Day and that is an area where speeches aren't appropriate.  Real communication between couples and loved ones is vital to the health of the relationship. But how do we communicate that love?  How does love speak?  What does love say? Well, here are some things that do NOT show love: * Unloving actions and words * Ignoring * Watching TV while listing to someone * Deciding in two seconds that something or someone is not worth listening to and tuning out The giving of gifts and dinners out can be important tokens of appreciation, but are not what really communicates love.  If you'd...

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