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September 11, 2018 By Joyce Weiss Leave a Comment

Samuel Goldwyn’s Motivational Quote on Critics

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Keep Samuel Goldwyn’s motivational quote handy the next time someone “rains on your parade.”  I’m sure you can think of someone.  Right? I was showing a neighbor my new garden because it came out better than I ever dreamed.  Are you ready for her brilliant comment?  “Joyce, you should put woodchips on the dirt because it looks too much like a forest.” I decided not to respond because the whole idea was to create my garden so it would look natural – like a forest! 😉

We can decide to listen to our critics or simply ignore them.  This neighbor has a beautiful garden.  Her garden is manicured with all the pink flowers planted in perfect rows. I understand why she had to add her two-cents because my garden is totally different than hers.  I only wish I could always be as open to critical people when issues are a bit deeper.

I take constructive feedback very seriously because feedback is important to grow personally and professionally.  The problem with most people is that they forget an important word – constructive.  Sarcasm and judgment are not part of the equation to get good results.

It’s your turn.  Please comment in the blog or send me an email HERE when someone offered criticism that wasn’t constructive.

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Tagged With: constructive criticism, constructive feedback

July 29, 2010 By Joyce Weiss Leave a Comment

Check Out How to Use Be Direct with Respect

Check out the following short video that  describes how Sue used Be Direct with Respect® to Communicate with Impact!  This short video shows how using a few words can add an impact to use effective communication and resolve conflict and interpersonal issues.  This tip can also help with accountability issues.

Share your questions or comments with me on how you can add this tip to your own conflict resolution issues.

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Tagged With: Communication, constructive criticism, constructive feedback, listening skills, personal accountability, personal development

July 6, 2010 By Joyce Weiss 6 Comments

Improving Communication Skills: Be Specific When Giving Feedback to Others

When giving feedback, be sure you take time and choose your words wisely so that you convey exactly what you mean!  You can’t assume that people know what you want.

During one of my conflict resolution programs 2 participants started competing with each other on how their specific department did not receive enough support from the company.  The anger was building up and I knew this was a “coaching moment” for the group and the 2 individuals.  I quickly intervened and asked both individuals to stop so that their peers could help them explore options to seek resolution to the conflict.  Luckily for me both individuals agreed to stop.  The audience followed the ideas in this blog and the 2 individuals calmed down and actually listened to each other.  This can happen to you also.

Here’s today’s tips:

  • Don’t use vague communication such as, “I want you to sell more.”
  • Be clear with your communication. Tell people: “I want you to sell $350 per day.”
  • Don’t use unclear messages by saying, “Try to be to work on time.”
  • Be specific:  “We begin working with members at 8:00 am each day.”

Use the ideas from this blog post and watch your relationships improve due to your effective  communication skills.  Resolve conflict and interpersonal issues.  Feel free to use these ideas as listening skills exercises during your training assertive programs

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