I played Scrabble with an 88-year old woman – and English was her second language. I lost. Miserably. I’m pretty good with words, and I do pretty well with Scrabble. But my daughter’s in-laws had invited us over for Thanksgiving, and the game was an after-dinner tradition. So Angie and I sat at the table […]
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A Communication Tune-Up
Suppose the world was divided into two broad groups; which would you be in? Those who have trouble talking Those who have trouble listening Sure, it might depend on the situation. But I bet you know which group you’re in. If you’re in the first group, you’ve probably wondered how to become a better conversationalist. […]
Feel Like Your Relationships are Stuck?
When was the last time you stood on a scale? And how did you feel afterward? If the number was better than you expected, you probably felt good. If the number was worse than you expected, you probably felt bad. Then you told yourself, “OK, it’ll be different tomorrow. I’ll make sure of that.” But […]