Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Getting Along With Others at Home and Work (Part 1 of 2)
Oct 28, 2025
In this insightful discussion, guest Cynthia Tobias, an author and learning-styles expert, delves into how different cognitive styles impact communication in our personal and professional lives. She emphasizes that understanding these styles—auditory, visual, and kinesthetic—can help alleviate frustration in relationships. Cynthia highlights that individuals can't be boxed into categories and explains the unique needs of each learning style. She also contrasts analytic versus global thinkers, showcasing how these differences shape our interactions and workflows.
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Living With Opposite Thinking
- Cynthia Tobias and her husband Jack illustrate opposite processing preferences through a newsletter example.
- Jack skips short tips to read full explanations while Cynthia prefers concise tips, highlighting lifelong differences in information needs.
People Are Puzzle Pieces, Not Boxes
- People are puzzle pieces, not boxes, and contain every trait in varying proportions.
- Recognizing piece sizes explains why we act differently at home and at work.
Let Auditory People Talk It Through
- If someone is highly auditory, let them talk through ideas to remember them.
- Allow discussion and questions so auditory people can process and retain information.
