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Communication Skills

Below are the articles in the Communication Skills category. Each article title is followed by a short introduction of the content. You may click "Read excerpt" for a more comprehensive introduction or click the "Purchase" link to buy the article.

Accepting the “Gift” of Criticism
Most of us can accept compliments. Some of us can accept suggestions. But most of us draw the line at criticism. Yet, criticism can be one of the most constructive and profound tools to change ourselves and improve our relationships with others.
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Design the Alliance—Empower All of Your Relationships
To create a mutually successful experience in any relationship, apply the coaching concept designed alliance.
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How Defensive Are You?
When most of our communication is spent defending ourselves, there’s not much room for meaningful contact. This quiz helps identify the problem and offers alternative perspectives.
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How Well Do You Communicate?
Communication involves more than just speaking and listening. This quiz helps a person discover how well he or she already communicates and may also teach new skills.
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How Well Do You Practice Empathy?
Empathy—that quality of recognizing and understanding another person’s desires, beliefs and emotions—is one of the most important skills we can ever acquire. It fosters meaningful relationships, encourages honest communication and can help avert violence.
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Taking Feedback (to Heart)
When given difficult feedback, many people respond in unproductive ways. But it is possible to take the dread out of feedback and receive it as a gift.
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Taking the “War” Out of Our Words with Nondefensive Communication
A person sits down to dinner with friends, when one looks over and asks, “Do you always butter your bread that way?” The person laughs, but inside he’s seething.
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Top 10 Barriers to Connection
Avoiding these ten behaviors can greatly improve relationships.
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Top 10 Tips for Talking With Your Children
It has never been more critical for parents to talk with their children about difficult and often disturbing issues. Here are 10 tips to help parents begin the dialogue.
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Top 10 Powerful Questions to Ask
Strong work relationships, high morale and improved performance are all byproducts of good questions. Here are ten to get one started.
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Top 10 Ways to Handle Difficult Conversations
A conversation gone wrong can have unfortunate consequences, but it is possible to handle difficult conversations with skill. Here are ten ways to begin.
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