Tell familial stories to the children in your family. Research suggests that the process of communicating these stories is good for much more than just entertainment.
Learn From the Turtle
Smart communicators don’t let their feelings pick their words. The person in front of you is more important than the feeling inside of you.
Paint a Picture
Conversations without a central point often wander and create confusion. Identify your core message and paint a compelling pitcure around it.
Pull Some Punches
Restraint protects conversational civility and helps people get things done. For more productive interactions, choke back your impulsive words.
Spring Cleaning
Spring is a great time for communication housecleaning. Start by throwing out four stale communication behaviors.