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Simple, practical communication advice for your next conversation.
Hey Reader, You know I talk about communication all the time, but what do my wife and I actually do in our own home? In this episode, I lay it out for you—for parents or anyone responsible for kids. Our kids are ages 8 and 6, and if you have young kids, you know... it's a handful. :) So, today I'm pulling back the curtain on the 5 things we teach our kids to help them become strong communicators—starting right now, at home. Click here to listen. In this episode, you’ll learn these 5 tips: Why...
Hey Reader, February was all about building confident responses, both in casual and high pressure situations. If you missed any of this month’s content (or just want a quick recap), here are the community’s top 3 favorite tips: #1. How to Respond When Someone Says, “I Was Just Joking” That one line can feel dismissive and hurtful, like you are beneath or less intelligent than the person speaking. The truth is, it’s often not a joke at all. It’s a subtle power play. When you call it out calmly...
Hey Reader, I hear this all the time: "I've read the books. I've tried the tips. Nothing changes." And I get it. You highlight passages, nod along, maybe even try a technique or two. But a week later? You're right back to the same old patterns. The same frustrating conversations. The same feeling that you know what to say but can't actually say it when it counts. Here's why that happens: learning about communication and practicing it are two different skills. It's like reading a book about...