I almost got into a physical fight! Luckily, it didn't happen, but it did get me thinking about what is the difference between a discussion, a debate and an argument.

We will look at what factors make a conversation one or the other of those, and also what are some steps you can take to avoid or extract yourself from arguments.

We talk about Improv and how that helps with communication. She also talks about how we sometimes bully our own children...with the best of intentions.

She had kids at home with her, so I did my best job to edit...but you will hear kids talking in the background sometimes!

If you want to learn more about Melissa (she generally goes by Bowler) you can find her web page at http://www.melissa-bowler.com/

A major source of communication issues within companies can be the channels of communication that people use. Face to face, phone calls, emails, instant messaging and video conferencing all have their place...but be aware of the pitfalls to each!

Dr. Jenn talks about some of the psychology behind communication issues, as well as the many ways that poor communication can cause issues in peoples lives.

This is my second solo podcast and it is all about Emoting...which is something I don't do well. I do not have a very expressive face or body language and it is something I need to work on...for the sake of everyone around me!

Allan talks about his years of experience selling to people in their own homes. He has some great stories and tips about how to read people through body language, and how to get conversations back on track when things start to go awry.

In this episode I explain why I think this topic is so important for everyone, and how it affects me personally. I'll also share the format for the coming weeks so you will know what you can expect going forward.

New to the show? Start here.I'm Jeremy Doran, and I help professionals become confident leaders by showing them how to leverage the strengths they already have.With backgrounds in Mechanical Engineering and Psychology, I especially love working with engineers and technical professionals making the transition into leadership roles.Every Thursday, I share practical strategies for:- Difficult conversations- Communication across different thinking styles - Leadership frameworks that actually make sense- Making the transition from individual contributor to managerSome episodes are solo deep dives, others are conversations with experts who've navigated these challenges themselves.

NOTE: This podcast was originally called "How to Talk to Weirdos" — if you're listening to early episodes, that's why! We rebranded to NeuroConversant Leadership in March 2024 to better reflect what we're all about.

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