Have you subscribed to Communication FUNdamentals’ RSS Feed? Don’t miss a post! x On Monday we discussed the first two rules of disagreeing in grace. Rules three and four involve being calm and concentrating on the issues rather than the person's character. 3. Be Calm The best way to share your views with anyone is in a calm and rational manner. The more passionate you are about a topic, the harder that will be. When you give a speech, being passionate about it is beneficial, but when you are trying to change someone's mind or heart, it is a deterrent. Nobody wants to be forced into accepting something. They want to come to their own conclusions after hearing all the...
At the end of a long, joyous, productive, meaningful life, what will people see when they look into your face? WRINKLES! And they won't be thinking, "That face shows a joyous, productive, meaningful life" either. They'll be thinking, "Boy is that woman OLD!" Well, I'd like to change all that and I'm asking for your help. It's important to use your communication skills to change the world around you for the better. Why start with wrinkles? Well, I've written articles about grace in politics and faith before, but it struck me that I never did start at the beginning. In order to start a movement for world grace, I think it needs to begin with something more universal and easier...
How to Effectively Discuss Controversial Political Issues without Arguments eBook Currently Available for Pre-Order The political climate in the United States is volitile. Most political discussions are heated, but they need not be. If you are a Christian and find yourself on the typical Christian conservative view of each issue, but aren't sure how to voice your concerns without ending up in a heated dicussion, this eBook is for you! This is a study like NO OTHER! Say What You Mean: Debating the Issues helps you understand the issues, but it also teaches you tips and techniques for presenting your Christian conservative viewpoints in a way that will be much more effective and friendly. Many people think of discussing politics as a debate and,...
I'm often asked why communication skills are so important. I hear so many say things like: "After all, with cell phones, email and the internet we are the most connected society who ever lived."; "The only people who really need to learn effective communication are lawyers and politicians."; "Most people know what I mean." and "So I'm not Ronald Reagan!" Statistics show that 87% of what you and I do all day long is communication related. You communicate when you talk to friends, when you discipline your kids, when you share ideas at work, when you share your faith. I hear some of you out there though thinking, "What's so important? So I don't get along that well with Aunt...
