Category: FAQ-Communication General & Media

Better Conversations For The Shy: Using Probing Questions

Probing Questions Grease The Wheels Of Conversation How And Why To Use Probing Questions Whether you are shy or outgoing, talkative or quiet you can become a brilliant conversationalist by learning to use, and using probing questions. What Are Probing…

Difference between task oriented communication and relationship oriented communication

What is the difference (and importance) of task oriented communication and relationship oriented communication? First, why is it important that we understand the difference between two “styles” or approaches to communication? When two people communicate they form perceptions of each…

When Praise Is Toxic: One Up, One Down Communication

Can Praise Be Condescending and Toxic? You Bet It’s probably fair to say that all of us appreciate and need praise from others. Or positive feedback, whether emotionally based or task based (see The Uncommon Art of Giving and Receiving…

What’s the next common myth about communication – verbal and nonverbal communication?

Sadly, many communication trainers don’t really have a good grasp of how communication works, beyond the superficial. This gives rise to a number of communication myths being repeated. The second most common myth about communication is that there are only…