We are all blessed with our own unique voice, even if some of us can't physically speak. Our voice is our gift to share who we are, what we offer, and what we need. It's best to remember that gift, and to effectively use it. Because there's nothing worse than having your voice silenced, especially … Continue reading Voice
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Voice
Use your voice to speak your truth and get your point across, even if sometimes the best use of your voice is silence. There can be so much said in silence. And nothing said in a sea of words. There's no set way how to do it, you just have to be sure that you … Continue reading Voice
Listen
In order to have effective communication, you have to learn to listen just as effectively as knowing how to express yourself. And listening is not merely staying silent while the other person speaks. If you're busy silently judging or merely thinking of your response, then you're not listening. Drop all of that and listen. That's … Continue reading Listen
When Silence is Golden
It's ironic, but the times that I've been the most effective in conflict, have been the times that I've been extremely selective with my words, or even silent in reply. Those were the times when silence was golden. I say it's ironic because we have this instinct to want to make our case, and present … Continue reading When Silence is Golden