Now We're Talking

In this episode of Now We're Talking we discuss what a sentence is and some of the most simple and direct ways for writing better sentences.

In this Episode of "Now We're Talking" we consider what a word is and why a word has both connotative and denotative meaning. We also discuss the importance of word choice in writing and speaking.

In this episode we talk about the basics of writing as a communication practice, and how every piece of writing needs to answer three questions and be driven by the values of clarity, precision, beauty, and eloquence.

In Episode 0012 of Now We're Talking we discuss the communication patterns that are destructive of interpersonal relationships and what to look out for or avoid in order to be a better partner.

In Episode 011 of Now We're Talking we discuss both micro and macro kinds of communication practices that have profound affects on the quality of interpersonal relationships and why we are responsible for our partner's feelings.

In Episode 010 of Now We're Talking we discuss effective and ineffective forms of functional communication in team settings. Want to know how to help a team make a good decision or avoid a bad decision? Then follow these communication practices.

In this episode we talk about helpful and harmful relational communication practices, and how certain practices help meet the socio-emotional needs of teams and others hurt teams.

In Episode 008 of Now We're Talking, we discuss the essentials of teamwork and small group communication, and the importance of pursuing functional goals and meeting the socio-emotional needs of team members.

In Episode 007 of Now We're Talking, we discuss the difference between talking with and talking to in interpersonal and small group situations. Talking with produces positive affects on our partners and teammates while talking to can be harmful and destructive.

This is a podcast about communication skills. In this episode we talk about how to facilitate difficult conversations or difficult meetings. The role of the facilitator is to generate mutual understanding and help groups make good decisions.