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In This episode we discover the the theory of Cognitive load :
The cognitive load construct refers to the load placed on working memory by a range of cognitive processes, including comprehension, schema construction, schema automation, and problem solving. When working memory is overloaded by the competing demands of these processes, CLT argues, student learning is impaired.
 
1. Intrinsic load. This is often described as the inherent difficulty of the subject matter. Think of it as the RAM requirement for a piece of software, like a web-browser or a word processor. It is generally considered fixed; an instructional designer cannot change the intrinsic load.

2. Extraneous load. This is the portion of memory that is taken up by processes not related to learning at all. This is equivalent to the memory used by all the hidden programs running in the background in your system tray. Instructional design strategies should aim to reduce extraneous load as much as possible. We need to free up memory by closing programs we aren’t using so that the memory can be used to install new learning as efficiently as possible.

3. Germane load. This is the portion of the memory devoted to integrating new information, the creation and modification of schema (Sweller, van Merriënboer, & Paas, 1998). Germane load is similar to the memory usage of your computer while it’s actually installing your programs. Instructional design strategies should increase this type of load, as this will help increase the amount of memory devoted to integrating new information into your learner’s systems. The more memory you can devote, the more efficiently you can install the content.
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To manage and maintain the the conversations with an understanding of cognitive load will improve your effectiveness as a communicator. 

The UC Moment  is that you need to see the cognitive load as a bucket. If its overflowing than information will be lost. Manage your bucket and the bucket of others to more effective and successful. 

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Visualization is of three types:  They are:

1.     Outcome Visualization: Outcome Visualization is used to visualize the outcome of a future event. Imagine visualizing the outcome of a race, receiving a standing ovation for your dance performance or delivering your speech with perfection etc. Outcome visualization is most commonly practiced.

·       See yourself being successful. Making money, getting cars etc. 

2.     Process Visualization: Process Visualization is used to imagine the steps necessary to accomplish your goal. Think about all that you need to do like the practice for your game, the rehearsals for your dance or the research for your speech etc.

·       Used by professional and Olympic athletes 

·       Used by speakers, performers, musicians 

3.     Rational Visualization: Rational visualization is used to visualize things going wrong and helps you to understand how to cope with that situation. Imagine falling down as your start running, missing a step in a dance performance, forgetting your speech content etc.

·       Negotiation techniques, Accusation audits 

·       Military and strategic planning 

If you are tired of starting over, quit giving up.

The UC Moment , The moment of enlightenment is :
Visualize to prepare yourself and be more prepared for your communications and mind pictures 

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Welcome to the Uncommon Communicator podcast, your host James Gable and Brandon Thompson are here to bring enlightenment to the topic of communication.

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In this episode we will be discussing communication through the use of comparison. Comparing original and cover songs by various artists. this absolutely conveys a different message and feel.

Its not always the message, but the messenger and how it is given.

Here is a list of the songs that we used for this demonstration:
House of the rising sun
Sounds of silence
Proud Mary
Mad World
Hurt
Turn the page
American woman

Sometimes when parents try for years to send their children a message...they actually will receive it from someone else, maybe even a stranger.
Bad news told in a good way:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi-YLIwkfJs

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How important is eye contact in communication?

• Eye contact opens and closes communication
• Increased eye contact is associated with credibility and dominance
• Lack of contact and blinking are interpreted as submissive
• High status people are looked at, and look more while talking than listening
• Stares communicate hostility

The psychology of Eye contact 

Cultural differences

·        Japanese children are taught in school to direct their gaze at the region of their teacher's Adam's apple or tie knot. As adults, Japanese lower their eyes when speaking to a superior as a gesture of respect.[21]

·        Some bodies of parliamentary procedure ban eye contact between members when speaking

Tips on Eye Contact:

Tips for making eye contact

If you find that your eyes wander away from the other person’s eyes during social interactions, or if you have social anxiety, here are five tips you can use to improve and make eye contact more often.  

You’ll also learn how to maintain eye contact during an entire conversation.

1. Make eye contact before you start talking

Before you utter your first word, make eye contact. When the contact is established, you can start talking face-to-face.

2. Hold your gaze for 4 to 5 seconds at a time

Not sure how long you should hold another person’s gaze or how much eye contact to make? Try looking into people’s eyes for four to five seconds at a time.

Instead of looking down when you break eye contact, look to the side. Then, you can resume eye contact.

 3. Use gestures

Do you ever feel uncomfortable and want to break eye contact? Instead of just looking away, try using gestures and body language.

You can nod, use your hands, or use other gestures that you usually make during a conversation.

This will look more natural than just looking away.

4. Move your eyes slowly

Avoid looking away too quickly when you break eye contact. This can make you seem nervous.

Instead, look away slowly.

5. Maintain eye contact 50% of the time

When you’re having a discussion with someone, use the 50/70 rule. This means you should hold eye contact between 50%–70% of the time.

Maintain this amount of eye contact both while you are talking and while you are listening.

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Eye contact open and closes communication and you don't need full eye contact 

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em·pa·thet·ic

/ˌempəˈTHedik/

adjective

1. showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

The 4 Stages of Empathic Listening

To prepare for empathic listening, Leal (2017) proposes ideas such as quieting the mind in order to focus fully on what the other is saying, listening fully and openly, and listening through the words.

According to Covey (2020), there are four stages of empathic listening, outlined below:

Stage 1: Mimicking content

This is the least effective stage of listening taught in active or reflective listening courses.

Stage 2: Rephrasing the content

This is somewhat more effective but remains limited to the verbal portion of communication.

Stage 3: Reflecting feelings

This stage includes not only what was said, but how the speaker feels about it.

Stage 4: Rephrasing content and reflecting feelings

This stage incorporates both the second and third stages of the golden nugget of communication.

Empathic Listening vs Active Listening

In the field of communication, there are various types of listening. Some require more skill and patience than others.

Active listening

Active listening is identified as a way of listening instead of a type of listening. This listening method focuses entirely on what the other person is saying. The listener then confirms the content of what was heard and the feelings the speaker projects about the message (Hybels & Weaver, 2015).

Some characteristics of active listeners include good eye contact, undivided attention, and patience. The active listener’s demeanor helps the speaker feel respected (Hybels & Weaver, 2015)

Empathic listening

This type of listening includes the mechanics of active listening and takes the listener a step further. The empathic listener begins with the intent to immerse themselves fully in the other person and what they are experiencing.

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Good listeners are great communicators 

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slang

/slaNG/

noun

1.      a type of language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people.

It also sometimes refers to the language generally exclusive to the members of particular in-groups in order to establish group identity, exclude outsiders, or both.

Linguists have no simple and clear definition of slang, but agree that it is a constantly changing linguistic phenomenon present in every subculture worldwide.

exrepession should be considered "true slang" if it meets at least two of the following criteria:[8]

·        It lowers, if temporarily, "the dignity of formal or serious speech or writing"; in other words, it is likely to be considered in those contexts a "glaring misuse of register".

·        Its use implies that the user is familiar with whatever is referred to, or with a group of people who are familiar with it and use the term.

·        "It's a taboo term in ordinary discourse with people of a higher social status or greater responsibility."

·        It replaces "a well-known conventional synonym." This is done primarily to avoid discomfort caused by the conventional synonym or discomfort or annoyance caused by having to elaborate further.

Stupid social  phrases - Buzz words

(That's)( to be )fair

I know…..right ( Riiiiiiight)

On point 

To be honest 

SynergyWheelhouse,  Circle-back, Take it offline…Uh I thought we were just talking ….offline, At the end of the day, We need to "sit down"100% or Hundo P, Totes, Rockstar, Bandwidth 

#Hashtag 

I mean….

Pandemic related: New normal, Social Distancing ( uh physically speaking ), Unprecedented, uncertain, and trying time, Essentia, Front line workers….Please ! Ill bag them myself., Uncharted…..But you show me the chart everyday?, Abundance of caution, Flatten the curve..,, Fake news, Secret sauce, 
Robust 

Crushing it 

I don’t mean to interrupt but

·        Dope - Cool or awesome.

·        GOAT - "Greatest of All Time"

·        Gucci - Good, cool, or going well.

·        Lit - Amazing, cool, or exciting.

·        OMG - An abbreviation for "Oh my gosh" or "Oh my God"

·        Salty - Bitter, angry, agitated.

·        Sic/Sick - Cool or sweet.

·        Snatched - Looks good, perfect, or fashionable; the new "on fleek"

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A possible Scandinavian origin, suggesting the same root as that of sling, which means "to throw", and noting that slang is thrown language – a quick and honest way to make your point.

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In this episode we discuss the idea of Zeitgeist. knowing the Zeitgeist of the times and of past times will make you a more educated listener.  
zeit·geist

/ˈtsītˌɡīst,ˈzītˌɡīst

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noun

1. the defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.

"the story captured the zeitgeist of the late 1960s"

Understanding the times, the 60's , 70's, 80's and 90's even as we jump into the 2000's there are markers that identify with the people in those times. 

The UC moment is to understand the times " be hip to the times" is the enlightenment , having understanding to the culture conversations. 

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Advertising is an effective form of communication. Built on the same foundation as we communicate with each other. 

1. SOURCE:

• Advertising communication process begins with the sender, who is also called the communicator or the source. A source is an origin or the point at which the message originates in an advertising communication system.
• The person who initiates the communication process is normally referred to as the source. The source or the sender develops ideas, encodes and transfers them to the receiver.
• The source must transmit the message through efficient media that reach the target audience.
• The sender must encode the message in a form that can be understood and then transmit it to the receiver.
• Senders must also develop channels for feedback.

2. MESSAGE:

• Message refers to the content, idea, thought, feeling or the opinion that the sender wants to convey to the receiver.
• It is a key that triggers the recipient, to respond to the sender.
• The sender must ensure that the message conveyed must be clear and specific. The message can be conveyed to the receiver in some ways, like humor or fear.

3. MEDIA: 

• Media refers to the various channels or a medium that is used or to be used to convey your message.
• Medium is the means by which a message is transmitted to the receiver.
• The medium may include verbal channels like telephone or a word-of-mouth communication or a non-verbal communication such as e-mail or text messages.
• Each channel has its pros and cons.
• Written communication may be used to convey messages to a small group of people whereas oral or verbal communication means can be chosen to convey messages to a large group of people.
• The channels in the advertising communication system include television, radio, newspapers, magazines, billboards, e-mail, online advertising and so on. The impact and intensity of communication may differ from one media to another.

4. RECEIVER:

• The receiver or the interpreter in an advertising communication system refers to the target audience or the person to whom the message is directed.
• The receiver can be defined in terms of audience segmentation variables like lifestyle, demographics, benefits sought and so on.
• The characteristics of the receiver, his demographics, psychological and social features furnish the foundation for understanding communication process.
• To understand the information from the sender, the receiver must first be able to receive the information and then decode or interpret it.

5. FEEDBACK

• Feedback is a significant element of the communication process, as it empowers the sender to measure the efficiency of the message.
• It enables the sender to analyze the exact interpretation of the message by a decoder.
• The communication process reaches its end goal when the message has been successfully transmitted, received and understood.
• Feedback may be direct, such as a written or oral feedback, or it may also take the form of an action in response.

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In this episode we look at and challenge the use of profanity in our conversations 
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pro·fan·i·ty/     prəˈfanədē/

noun

1.    blasphemous or obscene language.

"an outburst of profanity"

    Swearing performs certain psychological functions, and uses particular linguistic and neurological mechanisms; all these are avenues of research. New your times https://www.linkedin.com/company/80960291/admin/author Natalie Angier notes that functionally similar behavior can be observed in chimpanzees, and may contribute to our understanding.[24] Angier also notes that swearing is a widespread but perhaps underappreciated anger management technique; that "Men generally curse more than women, unless said women are in a sorority, and that university provosts swear more than librarians or the staff members of the university day care center".
According to Steven Pinker, there are five possible functions of swearing:

·        ABUSIVE  swearing, intended to offend, intimidate or otherwise cause emotional or psychological harm

·        CATHARTIC  swearing, used in response to pain or misfortune

·        DYSPHEMISTIC  swearing, used to convey that the speaker thinks negatively of the subject matter and to make the listener do the same

·        EMPATHIC swearing, intended to draw additional attention to what is considered to be worth paying attention to

·        IDIOMATIC swearing, used for no other particular purpose, but as a sign that the conversation and relationship between speaker and listener is informal

Steven Arthur Pinker (born September 18, 1954)is a Canadian-American cognitive psychologist, psycholinguist, popular science author and public intellectual. He is an advocate of evolutionary psychology and the computational theory of mind.

Warnings:

• Swearing can get you banned from all sorts of sites, from Internet forums to massively multiplayer online role-playing games. Some forums allow mild swearing, which means allowing very little amounts of swearing in your posts.
• Swearing at school might get you suspended or expelled.
• Swearing at work might get you fired.
• Swearing in a public place can get you fined, or even imprisoned in some countries or cities, notably Australia.

Reasons not to: Be more professional, increase vocabulary, appear more intelligent

Reasons to: Self expression, Connection through informality (acceptance)….To Make a really strong point. 

Profanity is the effort of the feeble brain to express itself forcibly – Spencer W. Kimball

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Choose your words wisely , Know your audience and use your full vocabulary 

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Why Do Employees Resist Change? 

Although employee resistance has many causes, research reveals five primary reasons:

1. Lack of awareness about the reason for change
2. Change in job role
3. Fear of the unknown
4. Lack of support from or trust in leaders
5. Exclusion from change-related decisions

The top reason employees resist change is because they lack of awareness about the purpose and reason for the change. This arises from the organization's failure to communicate details and business reasons for the change, as well as a lack of clarity about employee roles in change success. Resistance occurs when employees can't answer, "What's in it for me?" 

Why Do Managers Resist Change? 

Research participants identified five primary reasons managers resist change:

1. Organizational culture issues
2. Lack of awareness and knowledge about change
3. Lack of buy-in
4. Misalignment of project goals and personal incentives
5. Lack of confidence in their ability to manage change

ADKAR model to support change :
 
A - Awareness - Of the need for change
D - Desire - To participate and support the change
K - Knowledge - On how to change
A - Ability - To implement desired skills & behaviors
R - Reinforcement - To sustain the change 

The UC moment : Effectively communicate the change

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