How to Talk to Someone When They're Late

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A typical conversation will go like this: Someone says it's nine-twelve and the person, oh traffic was really bad. But what you haven't said is that pattern of you being late all the time is a problem for us. There are all these things going on inside of the people's heads in that small conversation that aren't being said. The answer is to say those things out loud as they appear in your head.

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Why is most communication advice so fluffy? How can we actually communicate better? Why do we sometimes fail to say what we mean or what needs to be said? What counts as "nonviolent" communication? To what extent is avoidance of conflict and confrontation a result of agreeableness versus cowardice? What aspects of divorce aren't talked about enough?

Misha Glouberman helps people communicate and connect better. He teaches a course called How to Talk to People About Things, online and in person, that helps people get better outcomes in their most important conversations at work and at home. He is an expert facilitator and designer of online and in-person events. He hosts the Trampoline Hall Lectures in Toronto, and is the co-author, with Sheila Heti, of The Chairs Are Where The People Go. He does lots of online events, so join his email list to learn more about them.

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