Tag: communications skills
Magnetic North: Calibrating moral compasses when all hell is breaking lose…
Joe Willis at WinX in Chicago Below is the video of a talk I did in Chicago in April of 2017. I shared some of the lessons I learned about […]
How to make a genuine connection with someone you care about
How to make a genuine connection with someone you care about A while back I wrote a post about, “how to make a genuine connection with someone you care about” […]
Acting on Bias
In this post we will explore how underlying VAB manifest into behavior. A historical perspective: We will discuss a historical perspective of bias and discrimination in America. [1] Perhaps we have […]
Stereotypes
Now let’s talk about stereotypes. Below is an individual activity where you’ll be asked to jot down a few stereotypes. The purpose of the activity is to open a dialogue […]
What is the Difference between Groups, Roles, and Status?
What is the Difference between Groups, Roles, and Status? Let’s further define social structure. In this post we’ll answer the question, “What is the Difference between Groups, Roles, and Status?” […]
Communications Process
Communications Process The communications process is an incredibly complex event – every time we communicate. It is based largely on our social identity and self-concept. Social identity theory[1] says that […]
Courageous Communication Pt.1
Courageous Communication One trick to having an effective conversation, regardless of the audience is to use Courageous Communication. There are countless books and websites devoted to helping us have better, […]
Inter-Personal Communications Skills
Inter-Personal Communications Skills There are four key areas of inter-personal communication skills emphasized throughout this program. Respect the process Communication is a complex, constantly occurring phenomenon. It happens in every […]
Conversation Styles
Conversation Styles In this post on communication I’ll discuss, in general terms conversation styles and how communication happens. Throughout the posts in this blog, as we explore culture and socialization I’ll call […]