Hey Reader, Fall showed up this week. The high here stayed at 74 today. Yes, that's fall in the South. I'll take it. A change in season reminds me to take inventory. What deserves my attention? What can I put down? Give the wrong things your attention and you'll miss the good ones sitting right in front of you. That's what this week is about. Let's get into it. #1. From My Inbox: “A close friend started boxing me out of group conversations. She interrupts me, answers questions directed to me,...

Hey Reader, The best communicators aren't the ones with the best comebacks. They're the ones who ask the best questions. Anyone can come up with an answer. But finding the right question takes skill. In today’s episode, I'm teaching you how to ask better questions when someone is insulting you, pushing against you, or trying to pull you into an argument. This week you'll learn: How to ask clarifying questions that keep you from getting defensive What to ask when you want to uncover someone’s...

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....