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Bonding and Communication Work Together
A strong bond avoids the potential for conflict. So, how can we make that happen?
The Ties That Bind
Did you know that bonding is nurtured by communications? How good are you at making it happen?
Build Bonds That Last
How strong the bond is, the better the ability to communicate.
Keeping Emotions in Check
A good conversation is - patience, a clear mind, and a calm spirit. Are you good at that?
Communicate with a Calm, Clear Head
Emotions push our voice out of bounds. So how are you at staying in-bounds during a conversation?
Curb Criticism - Concentrate on Compliments
So, how often do you deliver a compliment? Is it often enough?
Don't Assume - Check for Understanding
They may be the right words, as you hear them, but how are they being heard?
The Necessity of Integrity for Communication
Don't assume that your words say the same thing to every person.
Speak and Interpret Words with Integrity
Silence, is that a non-verbal clue that you agree with the other person?
Maintain Integrity in Your Language
It's a difficult conversation. How do you maintain your integrity?
To Avoid Heated Conflict, Keep Words Cool
Disagreements are perfectly normal, but do you follow the rules?
Healthy Communications Equal Better Relationships
Agree with everybody and everything said? That's a tough call, but the way we approach a conversation can mean the difference between a good outcome and a conversatio...
Careless Words Spoken Lead to Regrettable Consequences
A gatekeeper is an overseer of what is about to be said. Too often, we all tend to check with the gatekeeper before we launch into a conversation. Not a great idea.
Don't Say Just Anything to Win
We have an internal gatekeeper inside of us, we all do. But sometimes we forget to call on that gatekeeper for wisdom and understanding. And we end up on the wrong s...
A Gatekeeper for Words
Understanding when and how to speak effectively isn't always easy. If we're not receptive, we really can't begin a conversation.
Speak the Truth in Every Situation
You are either trustworthy or unreliable. The way you communicate tells your story. So, do your words represent the highest human values?
The Truth Will Set You Free
So, how's the conversation with the person closest to you going? Has it gone from being honest and truthful, to misinformation and a superficial level?
Using Honorable Language Equals Effective Communication
Our values influence how we perceive the world and our place in it. They also affect the way we communicate. How healthy are your values?
Failure to Listen Equals Failure to Communicate
Sometimes listening to the truth is tough, because we want to hear what we believe. It's not always easy, but it's necessary to communicate.
Listening: An Act of Kindness
We hear what we want to hear, not what we always need to hear. If you haven't fully listened to the other person, stop, and ask them to say it again.