Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker

Two choices here:  Words can either build a bridge to understanding, or create disharmony and alienation.  If you were speaking to the Lord Jesus Christ, what would your tone be? Produced by Radio Lounge podcast studios in Houston . Also ask about our Houston voice acting classes .

Have you ever been in a situation where a conversation is calling you to be accountable?  Can you back up what you have said with facts?  Maybe it's time to examine how the words you use are heard by the other person. Produced by Radio Lounge podcast studios in Houston . Also ask about our Houston voice acting classes .

Integrity and honesty is a factor in every conversation.  But we have all fallen to the point where we decide the truth might not get us what we want.  Before your next conversation, listen to how you can avoid this. Produced by Radio Lounge podcast studios in Houston . Also ask about our Houston voice acting classes .

Your word has the power to change the outcome of a conversation.  If you're not there just yet, learn how faith and hope can change doubt and distrust. Produced by Radio Lounge podcast studios in Houston . Also ask about our Houston voice acting classes .

Negotiation, the art of solving a problem.  Problem is, most folks can't get past their beliefs and as a result, solving an issue becomes almost impossible.  Learn how you can open the door. Produced by Radio Lounge podcast studios in Houston . Also ask about our Houston voice acting classes .

When you speak to another person, do you listen to the words, and how the words come out of your mouth.  The answer is, probably not.  But would you like to know how to change that? Produced by Radio Lounge podcast studios in Houston . Also ask about our Houston voice acting classes .

Other people beyond you have great ideas.  Have you ever been in conversation where you took those ideas and discredited the other person.  Here is how you can change that. Produced by Radio Lounge podcast studios in Houston . Also ask about our Houston voice acting classes .

Your point of view, their point of view.  When this gets in the way of a productive conversation, the conversation goes nowhere.  So what can you do to change that? Produced by Radio Lounge podcast studios in Houston . Also ask about our Houston voice acting classes .

Healthy communication is driven by divergent points of view, and that includes respecting other people's experience and intelligence.  So, just how do you make that happen?

You won't admit it, and neither with the other person.  And then you have a complete breakdown, an impasse.  Anger that evolves into rage will destroy the conversation, but asking for God's wisdom prior to any conversation builds a bridge to success.  Before you begin talking, take a few minutes to talk to God.  Attitudes/Answers is an audio production of Radio Lounge, A Houston voiceover coaching...

Secrets aren't a good thing.  What is hidden will eventually be exposed.  Do you practice honesty and openness in your relationship? Attitudes/Answers is an audio production of Radio Lounge, A Houston voiceover coaching and podcast studio .

Being grumpy, being anxious, being angry, or being scared tends to bend the intent of our spoken message.  Without trusting the Holy Spirit to give you the courage to say the right words, you will almost every time, walk into a situation you'd rather not be in.  Attitudes/Answers is an audio production of Radio Lounge, A Houston voiceover coaching and podcast studio .

At school, children refrain from speaking until permission is granted.  At home, a child is prohibited from speaking in a disrespectful tone or voice.  What about you?  What rules do you follow in everyday conversation? Attitudes/Answers is an audio production of Radio Lounge, A Houston voiceover coaching and podcast studio .

Search talk doesn't have to be offensive, and avoiding a defensive attitude in any conversation isn't always an easy task.  Have you ever found yourself in an uncomfortable spot during a conversation?  Maybe you're not approaching that conversation with the heart of God at its center. Attitudes/Answers is an audio production of Radio Lounge, A Houston voiceover coaching and podcast studio .

Search talk is a term you might not have heard, but exercising search talk brings clues to help overcome obstacles.  Do this and wait patiently until you are confident in how God wants you to proceed. Attitudes/Answers is an audio production of Radio Lounge, A Houston voiceover coaching and podcast studio .

With search talk, we explore solutions to problems, and we do this as one.  That means both sides need to understand the benefits.  Do you? Attitudes/Answers is an audio production of Radio Lounge, A Houston voiceover coaching and podcast studio .

Word have importance and give meaning and purpose to communication, but many of us have perfectly good ears, but we are still unable to hear.  Have you ever experienced that in your life? Attitudes/Answers is an audio production of Radio Lounge, A Houston voiceover coaching and podcast studio .

There are two sides to silence; It can be used to keep someone off balance.  That is destructive.  But silence can also be used for listening.  How have you used "silence" in your life? Attitudes/Answers is an audio production of Radio Lounge, A Houston voiceover coaching and podcast studio .

When we listen intently to what lies beneath the spoken word, we are now able to hear the message.  Without hearing, there is no resolution to the issue.

Okay, we're all guilty of this.  We are hearing what a person is saying, but we are preoccupied with our own issues and thoughts and we miss the opportunity to really hear what the other person is saying.  It isn't easy to change this behavior, but it is possible. Attitudes/Answers is an audio production of Radio Lounge, A Houston voiceover coaching and podcast studio .

We many times find the need to formulate an answer or a response BEFORE we completely understand the issue.  We forgot to listen.  Attitudes/Answers is an audio production of Radio Lounge, A Houston voiceover coaching and podcast studio .

To be clearly understood, we must first speak in straightforward language.  But it's hard to successfully complete a conversation when your thoughts race ahead to formulate a response.  Do you ever have trouble HEARING what the other person is saying? Attitudes/Answers is an audio production of Radio Lounge, A Houston voiceover coaching and podcast studio .

"It's not what goes into your mouth that defiles you, you are polluted by the words that come out of your mouth".  That's Matthew 15: 11.  Applying God's way paves a path to adding courage to your speech and peace with God and yourself.  So how do you handle the words that define your character? Attitudes/Answers is an audio production of Radio Lounge, A Houston voice over coaching and podcast stu...

The heart of the Godly thinks carefully before speaking.  Our world is filled with sarcasm and hate.  It's an unfortunate and easy way out when we want to express frustration and anger.  But you know what, God's way is a better way. Attitudes/Answers is an audio production of Radio Lounge, a Houston voice over coaching and podcast studio .

Our souls are nourished when we project kindness, and destroyed when we project cruelty.  We are all capable of those behaviors.  By turning first to Christ Jesus, we discover what He expects of us.  Note to self; open Bible first, engage in conversation, second.