August 2016

August 27, 2016

Week 25: The Power of “No”

The word “no” is the most powerful word in our language. It’s the first word learned and spoken by children. No! It’s the word required or implied […]
August 21, 2016

Week 24: Essential Skills for Communication-4

Speak the truth in love, not in a harsh tone. There is a time to show anger at some infraction worthy of being upset about. But […]
August 14, 2016

Week 23: Essential Skills for Communication-3

Don’t allow the conversation to be one-sided. A conversation isn’t a conversation if it’s nothing more than a monologue (i.e., one person doing all the talking). […]
August 1, 2016

Week 22: Essential Skills for Communication-2

Listen, even if you disagree. To display annoyance or anger at another’s differing views is to fulfill what Proverbs says, “A fool shows his annoyance at […]
August 1, 2016

Week 21: Essential Skills for Communication-1

Don’t interrupt, finish a sentence, or rush the other person’s thoughts. This indicates that you don’t have time for them or care about what they have […]