Avoid These 3 Conversation Pitfalls For Masterful Communication | Toolbox

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Aug 28, 2023

Learn the 3 pillars of powerful communication: active listening, giving value in conversation, and recognizing emotional bids. Discover how to strengthen these skills to achieve professional, personal, and romantic success. Avoid pitfalls such as relying too much on humor. The podcast examines the importance of connecting and accepting, along with reviewing game tape to improve interpersonal communication.

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Introduction

00:00 • 5min

The Power of Active Listening

04:38 • 18min

Choosing the Right Words and Being a Good Listener

22:17 • 7min

The Importance of Connection and Acceptance in Therapeutic Relationships

29:33 • 3min

The Pitfalls of Humor as a Defense Mechanism

32:28 • 22min

The Power of Reviewing Game Tape and Recognizing Emotional Bids

54:15 • 5min

In today’s episode, we cover the 3 pillars of powerful communication with AJ, Johnny, and Coach Michael Herold.

Humans are social creatures and history has taught us that powerful communication can help anyone achieve any goal we have in life, but what are the 3 pillars of powerful communication, how can you strengthen each one, and what are you risking by never becoming a powerful communicator?

What to Listen For

First pillar of powerful communication – 0:00
What is the difference between hearing what someone is telling you vs actively listening to someone?
What are the 3 layers of listening you need to understand so the people around you feel like they are important to you?
What is the crucial skill you are missing to get ahead professionally, personally, and romantically?

Second pillar of powerful communication – 22:17
What is the biggest pitfall you make in conversation that can kill a connection and make people not want to talk to you?
How do you give people value in a conversation so they want to know more about you and spend more time with you?

Third pillar of powerful communication – 35:53
What is the one thing you should pay attention to if you don’t want your friendships, relationships, or even your marriage to fail?
What is an emotional bid and how do you recognize each of the 9 types in conversation so you can build long lasting connections with anyone you meet?

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