Category: Power of Language

Understanding Your Communication INTENT vs. the Communication MEANING

Learning More About The Power of Language For more on interpersonal and business communication (including social media) visit the Communication Resource Center If there’s a best jumping off point for learning about the power of language, and fine tuning how…

The Three Boorish Buckets Of Social Media Comments — Are You A Social Media Boor?

Feedback To Dumb As Rocks People We’re all familiar with the boorish communicators that often frequent cocktail parties or networking events. Blessed with apparent gregariousness coupled with a complete disregard for the interests and concerns of the people they talk…

Free: Imperfect Phrases 31-40 and What To Replace Them With

Here are the next imperfect phrases from my book. I’m Not The Only One, Everyone Thinks That… (Passive aggressive technique to pressure another person isn’t likely to endear you to anyone). It’s All In Your Mind (A terrible thing to…

Free: Imperfect Phrases 21-30 and What To Replace Them With

Here are ten phrases you should never use in any kind of relationship at home or in the workplace, if you value the other person. These words are documented as being harmful because they are patronizing, passive aggressive, or otherwise…

Free: 11-20 Imperfect Phrases And How To Replace Them

Here is the next ten “imperfect phrases” you need to eliminate/replace so as to reduce the chances of instigating or continuing a destructive conversation of argument. Are you starting to see a trend here? Notice that there are 3 clear…

Free: Ten “Imperfect Phrases” That Cause Anger – Book Excerpt

The first ten things you should never say to someone you care about In the book ImPerfect Phrases For Relationships: 101 COMMON Things You Should Never Say To Someone Important To You… And What To Say Instead we list 101…

Free: Imperfect Phrases For Relationships (Pages 1-34)

Introduction to Communication in Relationships This document provides a comprehensive introduction to communication in relationships. It offers helpful insights and imperfect phrases that can be used in various relationship contexts. With a formal tone, the content covers key aspects of…

Humor at Work: Functions, Outcomes, Dangers

1. Introduction: The Role and Impact of Workplace Humor Workplace humor is a common aspect of many professional environments, often seen as a way to alleviate stress, foster camaraderie, and enhance overall workplace satisfaction. However, while humor can be a…

The Subtleties of Verbal Abuse: Learn To Identify When You Are Being Manipulated

The Power of Language We’re all familiar with verbal abuse that is “in your face”, and that involves yelling, swearing, direct insults and similar tactics. It’s ugly, but the one saving grace is that if it’s aimed at you, you…

The Power of Language Brings The Peril of Language

The Power of Language Our brains have evolved to have incredible facility to use language, and make sense of both behavior and the communication of other people. For example, read the following: Arocdnicg to rsceearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn’t…

The Power of Apology Done Right: Sincere Versus Fake

Power of Language Over time, the effectiveness of an apology has diminished, because in our society, an apology is often automatically offered without thought, without specifics and without reflection. The result is that often, when you apologize, and expect to…