Communication Archives

Eight Dates: Questions to Strengthen Your Relationship

What are Eight Dates questions for getting to know your partner better? How will these questions make your relationship stronger? In the book Eight Dates, the authors provide several questions you can use to start a conversation on a date with your partner. From strengthening trust to sharing your hopes and dreams, these questions cover every topic. Keep reading for the essential Eight Dates questions you need to keep in the back of your mind.

Why Your Company Needs a Corporate Story & How to Craft One

Do you talk about your company’s timeline, only to have people tune out? How well do people know the journey that your organization is on? In his book Unleash the Power of Storytelling, Rob Biesenbach contends that you can make any message much more compelling by simply telling a story. He shares his practical template for a narrative that explains your company’s history, mission, and values in an engaging way. Read on to learn the importance of a corporate story and how to create one for your organization.

How to Discuss Finances With Your Partner: The 3 Questions

Do you and your partner split the bill? How do you discuss finances with your partner? Money can be an awkward subject to discuss with your partner. But if you don’t have that conversation, you’ll never agree on who pays what or what your financial future should look like. Keep reading to learn how to discuss finances with your partner, according to Eight Dates.

Temper Tantrum Management: 3 Most Common Strategies

Have you given up on fixing your child’s behavioral problems? What are the best strategies for temper tantrum management? Dealing with tantrums can be exhausting. If you feel like you’ve done everything you can but nothing is working, you need to check out these three strategies to manage outbursts. Below we’ll look at the pros and cons of three common strategies every parent should use to correct explosive behavior, according to The Explosive Child by Ross Greene.

Crafting & Sharing Your Career Story With Others (and Yourself)

Do you look at your career as just a timeline with points on it? What if you saw it as a story? Whether you realize it or not, your career has a narrative. It has a beginning, a middle, and an end (in the past or in the future). You’re the main character who has certain motivations and faces obstacles along the way. Keep reading to learn how putting your career story into words can be powerful for colleagues, prospective employers, and even yourself.

The Power of Saying No and Setting Boundaries

What is the power of saying no? Why should you set boundaries at home and work? If you want to make others happy, you might be inclined to say “yes” to everything. But, as The Motivation Myth by Jeff Haden claims, this could prevent you from achieving your dreams because you’ll lose focus. Learn more about the power of saying no and how boundaries keep you on the path to success.

How to Talk About Sex With Your Partner + Expectations

Think and Grow Rich: Sexual Transmutation Demystified

Is your sex life in need of improvement? How do you talk about sex with your partner? Sex is an important factor in many relationships. With Eight Dates‘ essential tips for talking about sex, you and your partner can have a healthy conversation about your sex life to make sure you’re both getting what you want. Find out how to talk about sex with your partner on date night.

The 4 Steps to Increase Emotional Intelligence in Children

What is the key to preventing explosive outbursts? How can you improve emotional intelligence in children? According to The Explosive Child by Ross Greene, discussing your child’s tantrums is the best strategy for addressing long-term behavioral problems. This will help improve your child’s emotional intelligence so they can better understand how to manage their emotions in the future. We’ve outlined the four main steps of this strategy: prepare topics, gather information, share your perspective, and brainstorm solutions.

How to Be More Socially Confident: 4 Tips for Success

Do you want to improve your social confidence? What are some things you can do to feel more comfortable and confident in social situations? People who are comfortable in social situations have the best chance of establishing beneficial relationships and creating opportunities for personal and professional success. Unfortunately, many people struggle with social situations and don’t know how to confidently approach and talk to others. Here are some tips on how to be more socially confident.

How Storytelling in Presentations Sets Up & Bolsters a Message

Do you give presentations at work? Are you ever called on to make a toast? Does your company have an origin story that needs to be told? Stories have an important place in presentations, whether you’re pitching an idea, introducing a product, or giving a lecture. In Unleash the Power of Storytelling, Rob Biesenbach provides practical advice for using storytelling in presentations, including your corporate story and even a toast or eulogy. Keep reading to learn how to engage an audience by using storytelling in presentations.