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Would you spend $997 for an unexplained product?

You may have noticed that the more I get my dander up, the more sarcastic I get, and nothing does it as well as a Communication Pet Peeve! Here's what happened. My husband gets a bunch of emails from various Marketing Gurus each day.  Every so often they invite him to a free seminar where they give away a small amount of free information about marketing your business and then ask you to spend anywhere from $374 to $1997 for their eBook, software product, or consulting services. We've been to so many of these the formula is obvious. It begins with 15 minutes of the host telling you why the Speaker Guru is so great followed by 15 minutes of...

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Join me Tomorrow: When/How to Use Humor

July 22nd is Spoonerisms Day and July 24th is Tell an Old Joke Day. In celebration, let's talk about humor.  What's funny and what's not? How can we use humor without abusing others? Where d0 we draw the line? Have you ever made light of something only to find the other party didn't think it was funny?  Ever have someone make a joke at your expense?  Have you ever felt someone didn't take you seriously after injecting a little humor into your communication?  Well, tomorrow, I'm going to share some do's and don'ts and tips about humor. Join me for a half hour of fun as I help you navigate your way through the Funny Zone to discover what's funny...

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June is Effective Communication Month

June is Effective Communication Month!  I found that out because my computer was electronically communicating with the world wide web the other day and I happened across a holiday website that told me so.  So...in honor of Effective Communication Month, I'm going to be posting about the areas of our every day lives that are affected by communication skills and giving you all some tips for each one.  Each day will focus on a different area of life. I actually wanted to post an audio from a seminar I gave this past week. Unfortunately, TalkShoe didn't work and play well with others that day.  There was some miscommunication between my technology and their technology and, well, it wasn't pretty.  I'm...

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I dunno or Let it Go

Have you subscribed to Communication FUNdamentals’ RSS Feed?  Don’t miss a post! x We're getting near the end of Grace Month. Just a few more posts to go and then I'll have a seminar on Grace and Godly Communication with even more information on this topic and a chance for you to get involved in the discussion and share your thoughts and experiences on the topic. Today I'd like to share with you two more excerpts from my article, 10 Quick Ways to Disagree in Grace.  These two sound kind of like no brainers, but you'd be amazed at how little they are used! 7. Say "I Dunno" When you don't know the answer someone needs, the most intelligent thing...

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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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