Tag: Relationships
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Let’s Talk About “Why”… And The One Word That Can Turn a Promotional Claim Into a Believable Reason to Act
A Newsletter from The Perception Brief™ Series If there is one word that can separate a message that gets ignored from one that gets remembered, it may be this one: because. I cannot remember exactly where I first came across the idea, but it has stayed with me ever since. Someone once said: “Free” will…
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The Importance of Real-Life Connections
“IRL” is an acronym for “in real life.” While social media would like you to believe that the everyone in the world spends the majority of their time online — I don’t believe this to be true…and I certainly hope it is not because it would not be the best use of our limited time.…
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The Power of Silence in Decision Making
Many capable individuals speak prematurely when their position is strongest, thinking it fosters clarity. However, this often leads to discomfort and undermines their authority. Instead of explaining, they should practice restraint, allowing silence for decisions to settle, fostering genuine understanding without premature negotiation or defense of ideas.
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Perception is the Conversation Beneath the Conversation
Perception influences interpersonal and professional interactions, shaping conflicts and negotiations. Each participant enters with distinct perspectives, filtering experiences through biases and emotions. Effective communication requires understanding how others perceive you and the underlying meanings during discussions. Changes in outcomes begin with awareness of these perceptions rather than the conversation itself.