Hey Reader, You can’t control other people. That’s true at home, work, social gatherings, and even at sporting events. Your only leverage is in your own words. Sierra and I have this conversation with our kids a lot: You don’t get to choose what someone else says or does. You only get to choose what you do next. That’s what this week’s tips are about. Let’s jump in. #1. From My Inbox: “How do I kindly respond to a micro-corrector who acts like a know-it-all?” Take a breath before you answer....

Hey Reader, This week, I'm answering your questions about family. Family knows how to push your buttons. They know what hurts, and sometimes they push anyway. You can spend years trying to get them to understand. But your job is simpler than that. Your job is knowing what to say next. In today’s episode, I’m giving you practical ways to protect your peace, hold your boundaries, and stop carrying what belongs to someone else (even when it's family). You'll learn: What to say when a family...

Hey Reader, I love checking my email. (I know how that sounds. I stand by it.) But hearing from you is my favorite part. This week Nathaniel sent me a note that said, "A lot of communication advice out there focuses on handling what's already broken. You seem to be interested in helping us with the moment tension first appears, before the conversation goes off the rails, so we can change what happens next." Nathaniel, you're right. The first few seconds of a difficult conversation determine...