ICommunicate Radio Show: #131 Finding The Right Words

In this episode of ICommunicate, Mark discusses how to use the power of word choice to impact reframing negatives to positives, communicate change, and to more effectively influence and motivate. Segment 1: Words aren’t always as cut and dry as we may think they are, and what means something to us may not necessarily resonate the same way to another person. How can we better understand what words to say and what modes of communication are most effective? Segment 2: We often set such high standards for ourselves that when we don’t accomplish our goals right away, we never let ourselves hear the end of it. Why can this mindset be harmful not only to ourselves, but to the people we work with? How can we turn negative thoughts into productive ones? Segment 3: We don’t often give much thought to the way we treat ourselves and the unreasonably high expectations we set. What kinds of expectations should we be setting for ourselves and for our teams in the workplace? What kind of power does recognition have within a team? Segment 4: We’ve all been in situations where we’re disappointed with someone and exaggerate the impact that they had on us emotionally, but how often do we consider where they’re coming from? How can we diffuse these situations and come to a compromise?