Communication Caviar

Counterfeit Yes 02.01.2024 2:36 ↓

If a yes feels phony then it’s a forgery.

Speak to Motives 26.12.2023 2:24 ↓

If you don't speak to the motives of other people then you're likely talking about yourself.

Remove Yourself 19.12.2023 2:23 ↓

How often have you said something in anger that you didn't regret?

Digital Boundaries 12.12.2023 2:11 ↓

Others will want access to you 24/7, but what do you want?

A/B Testing 05.12.2023 2:32 ↓

If you want to improve your messaging then start with two different drafts.

Seek Council 28.11.2023 2:53 ↓

Even King Arthur had his knights of the round table.

Speech Impairment 21.11.2023 1:53 ↓

Great things come to those who wait, but only those who are willing to put in the work…..to listen.

Time Constraints 14.11.2023 3:10 ↓

Scarcity vof resources drives action, time is a resource.

Visual Aids 07.11.2023 2:48 ↓

Don't tell me a thousand words when you can show a demonstration or picture.

Time Zones 24.10.2023 2:11 ↓

Don't have someone wake up at dawn or meet over their lunch to listen to you speak because they won't be listening.

Digital Documentation 17.10.2023 2:03 ↓

It may not be written in stone but it might as well be.

Be Cautious of ALL Caps 10.10.2023 2:07 ↓

That's not it. THAT’S NOT IT.

Professional Accounts 03.10.2023 2:52 ↓

You judge what's in your inbox in seconds, but so do other people.

Confidential Information 26.09.2023 2:02 ↓

If it's personal then someone will take it personally if you tell others.

When You Care, Show It 19.09.2023 2:31 ↓

If someone does something that you appreciate then let them know.

Proximity 12.09.2023 2:13 ↓

You walk up to a stranger to ask a question. Are you close enough? Are you invading their space? Keeping in mind your proximity when speaking to others is an undervalued dynamic.

Eye Blocking 29.08.2023 2:29 ↓

You ask a friend if they're free to hang out tomorrow. Your friend looks at you with their eyes closed, blinking rapidly, and then looks down.

Check Your Surroundings 22.08.2023 3:30 ↓

You see a silhouette of a person in your peripheral vision but you choose not to look at them that way you don't draw their attention. Was that the wrong move?

Conjunctions 15.08.2023 2:35 ↓

1 has to relate to 2 because people will tune out in 3 seconds.

Mirroring 08.08.2023 3:21 ↓

Person A: Repeat 2-3 keyword the other person said. Person B: 2-3 keywords? Person A: Yes, this repetition will cause the other person to elaborate.

Confirmation Bias 01.08.2023 2:39 ↓

You present an excellent argument. You tell the other person everything they need to hear. The other person has everything laid out for them but they choose what they want to believe or hear what they want to hear.

Liking Messages 25.07.2023 2:20 ↓

You're typing a message via text, social media, or a work message then instead of typing out a reply, you decide to like the other person's message.

Text Talk 18.07.2023 2:13 ↓

Tbh you might not want to use text talk bc it can be confusing.

Video Communication 11.07.2023 2:33 ↓

You engage in a FaceTime call with a friend who resides far away. You utilize either Zoom, MS Teams, Skype, or any other video software. Understanding the proper etiquette for video calls is essential.

Phone Communication 04.07.2023 3:06 ↓

The tip for this episode is to use phone calls appropriately.   You got out of an important meeting. Your daughter does well during her soccer game. You hear a crazy bit of news. You reach for your phone and call…