Category: Relationships
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…
