Category: Relationships
Using The CARP System To Manage Conflict Constructively – Part II (Acknowledge)
Learn about the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT portion of the CARP conflict model The Power of Acknowledgement In Conflict Resolution Using The CARP System To Manage Conflict Constructively – Part II (Acknowledge) Editor’s Note. This is part of a three part series. To…
Using The CARP System To Manage Conflict Constructively – Part I
Learn this simple model for dealing with conflict situations Control – Acknowledge – Refocus – Problem Solve – Conflict Resolution Model Part I (Control) Summary: In this three part article Robert presents a simple four stage model for dealing with…
Defusing Hostile People Guide
Principles of Defusing Hostility Follow these principles when dealing with an angry person to succeed! Deal With Person’s Feelings First An angry person needs to have the issue AND their feelings addressed in order to start interacting constructively. The angrier…
Applying Bacal’s Law of Meaningless Utterances – Understanding language and communication – meaningless utterances
Amazing Language_ Much of what we say means nothing at all Applying Bacal’s Law of Meaningless Utterances People say all sorts of things, and make all kinds of statements. Some of those are very meaningful, even profound and worth paying…
Ten Tips On Using Relationship Quizzes To Understand Yourself And Your Partner
There are tons of quizzes online (below is a list and links to a number of self-assessment instruments you can use free of charge) and in magazines that can help you better understand yourself and your relationships, but you need…
Uncommon Comments On Social Media and Human Communication
As social media moves into a more mature phase, there’s still a lot we don’t know about its usefulness to the majority of businesses. Below are a number of short snippets, quotes and comments on social media. Whether they are…
The Problem of “Thin Relationships” On Social Media
Umair Haque, the Harvard academic, posts on The Harvard blog, a thought provoking idea about the limitations of social media and the kinds of relationships that are forged via social media. He speaks of “thin relationships” Here’s a quote that expresses the…
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…
