Mother's Day is bittersweet for me. On one hand, I am blessed to be a mom of two amazing children, a mom-in-law to their spouses I have come to adore, and a Grammy to our first grandchild. On the other hand, my heart aches for my own mom.
Whenever I travel away from home I’m reminded that no matter where you, or what the topic of the day is, getting around is all about controlling the conversation to get what you need. For example, in many southern states, they have the important skill of “greeting people well” down. If they know your first name, they put a Miss or Mr. in front of it. It feels familiar and welcome to be called “Miss Betty”. This is an effective way to make a connection and build trust. And, once you get past the formalities, you can bridge the conversation
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Wouldn’t it be nice if we could have access to all the kind words that anyone has ever said to us? Welcome, the appreciation notebook.
Betty Lochner, business commuication, meeting faciliation, meeting management
It’s all too easy to get into a communication rut at work and find yourself unhappy with the behavior of others, or maybe even the way you react to it. You can set the tone for encouraging good relationships by making some small changes in your behavior.
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It's hard to break bad communication habits that we have hung on to for so long. But like cleaning out your closet, they have to go.
Betty Lochner, changing habits, communication tips, Goal setting
One of the most powerful ways to improve relationships is to simply be a more positive communicator. Positive communication is contagious and brings out the best in yourself and in those around you. Here are 10 easy ways to become a more positive communicator.
Betty Lochner, listening, positive attitude, Positive communication, Rapport
We often to try to resolve a conflict when we should think through the decision of whether to have the conversation in the first place.
Betty Lochner, conflict, dealing with conflict, having hard conversations, Kauai vacation
This summer I joined a new and wonderful season of my life when we welcomed our first grandchild, Azriel, "Azzy".
Successful communication is a package deal. It includes more than the words you speak! Here's how to improve your communication skills.
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Being married to a complete opposite isn't easy, but it is worth the hard work.
