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1). We Have to Talk: A Step-By-Step Checklist for Difficult Conversations
Think of a conversation you’ve been putting off. Got it? Great. Then let’s go.
There are dozens of books on the topic of difficult, crucial, challenging, important (you get the idea) conversations (I list several at the end of this article). Those times when you know you should talk to someone, but you don’t. Maybe you’ve tried and it went badly. Or maybe you fear that talking will only make the situation worse.
Article tags: communication, conflict, difficult conversations, problem solving, advocacy, acknowledgement, inquiry
2). View from Another Planet: Learning to Talk to Our Children
Our goal in conscious communication is not to change the other person . . . Our goal is to establish connection.
Andrew LeCompte, author, Creating Harmonious Relationships
A parent of three attended a workshop I gave on managing conflict. A few days after the workshop, she emailed me to say that she'd had an "opportunity" to practice when her 15-year-old daughter came home an hour after the agreed upon time.
Article tags: talking with children, conflict, active listening, difficult conversations, centering, curiosity, inquiry
3). Your Credit Score Can Be Destroyed By Simple Credit Inquiries
What you don't know about credit inquires can destroy your credit score and effect what you can qualify for. Whether you are shopping for a cell phone, car, home loan, insurance, or just curious about wanting to see what you could qualify for, a credit inquiry can cost you points on your credit score. Even a reduction in credit points may seem trivial.
Article tags: raise your credit score, credit, loans, real estate, inquiry, credit score, credit inquiry, home, car, credit bureau, experian, equifax, transunion, trans union, credit report, building credit, articles, articles
4). Be Curious – And Be A Successful Communicator
There are many ways to improve the way you communicate. For example, you will always start things off on the right foot by opening the conversation in a way that creates mutual respect. Using phrases such as, "If you have a minute, I'd like to talk with you about something that I think will improve the way we work together," helps set your conversation partner at ease.
Article tags: communication, good communication, curiosity, listening, active listening, respect, difficult conversations, crucial conversations, purpose, beginner's mind, inquiry, open questions, personal power