Part of effective communication has nothing to do with the words we use, but our attitude. Do you look them in the eye when you speak to people or is your attention divided as you text, talk on the phone, watch something on TV or read the paper? Do you use generic terms when you answer them or do you give them specific feedback? Are you warm and inviting? Do you tell them why they are special to you? Do you share your thoughts and feelings with them? Have you taken the time to offer help when needed? Really listen when they share? Making people feel special is the building blocks of a good friendship. That involves several things: Noticing...
It's a new year and, like all new beginnings, it comes with an opportunity. Each year, and each day for that matter, gives us an opportunity to renew old friendships, repair past hurts, and rekindle the love we once felt for our spouse. Is there a friend you haven't spoken to in a long time? Was it just because you hadn't taken the time or is it due to a falling out? The longer we are out of touch with someone, the more difficult it seems to take that first step toward renewal or repair of a distant or damaged relationship. Many people I talk to say they'd be willing to repair a relationship if only the other person would...
On Monday, I shared all our updated sample lessons/excerpts. Today I'd like to unveil our brand NEW samples. These are samples that we've never had before. I hope you enjoy a peek into the world of Art of Eloquence communication studies. Please pass this link along to those who may be struggling with one of these issues or would like to enhance their lives by learning to master them. NOTE: Each link here takes you to the product page where you'll find the sample or excerpt link toward the bottom of that page. Say What You Mean Every Day The Play Book Say What You Mean: The Language of Leadership 21 Days to More Godly Communication Say What You...
We've updated all our sample lessons! Over the last year, I have been working almost exclusively on new communication studies, especially the ones that you have told us you needed. Over the year, we have released: Say What You Mean Debating the Issues Say What You Mean Overcoming Social Anxiety Say What You Mean Beginning Debate Say What You Mean Avoiding, Reducing and Resolving Conflicts This past year has left me precious little time to do some much needed revising of our website...and you all know how UNtechie I am. Well, in the past few weeks, I've been working on several aspects of our website and today I'm ready to announce our first series of changes:...
Have you subscribed to Communication FUNdamentals’ RSS Feed? Don’t miss a post! x Today is the last day of Grace Month. All this month I've been sharing from my article, "10 Quick Ways to Disagree in Grace. Number ten is used when all else fails. If you can't agree, you must disagree...in grace! 10. Agree to Disagree Tis better to agree to disagree and live to discuss another day than to fight for your right to be a pest! Sometimes people are not ready to hear or accept what you have to say. Sometimes you are only one in a long line of people the Lord will use to share Jesus with this person. Share and discuss in love and...
