We had a pretty memorable experience that happened during our recent calving season (we were several brandings deep into the season of spring work at the time of this recording). During this particular branding, some of the panels opened up, and quite a few remaining calves (along with a couple of cows) got loose, running out into the pasture. I made some observations that seemed to work really well for the cattle (and the people who were able to get the cattle back to the pen) during this time, so I wanted to discuss how they relate to human interactions as well.

All of these ‘lessons’ carry over to our interactions with other humans in our day to day lives. None of us are going to make good decisions, or even function well, if we’re in a state of distress and chaos. It’s vital that we give ourselves and those around us the space we need, and be crystal clear on where we’re heading. We can’t expect our loved ones, co-workers, etc., to be mind readers, and always know what we’re planning for next. Human communication affects so many parts of our lives; it’s a super important skill that we must continue building!

In this episode, we cover:

• Remaining calm and not getting super stressed during high-stress interactions
• Giving others plenty of space (without added pressure) to make good decisions
• Having clarity on where you’re headed + setting and providing clear expectations for others so they know as well

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