Coaching Conversations in 2024
441 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 219 ratingsIn 2024 we're going to be going to monthly themes and I would also encourage you to check out our new podcast coaching youth today for tomorrow. Coaching conversations will continue to have monthly themes with four episodes per month and we're going to start to sprinkle in master classes which are going to be lengthier workshop style formats.
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Crisis Reveals Character: Simple 3 Step Strategy Help People Regain Themselves (13 Minute Lesson)
July 05, 2020 14:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBSend us a Text Message. This three-step strategy helps leaders facilitate positive movement towards high integrity and character that often people can lose during a time of a crisis. This does not mean people lack character it's just that they lose sight of it especially during the crisis when stress and anxiety can be high. Here is that three-step process: 1) Ask Questions- when asking questions such as the self-actualized question “What will you do positively two... fill in the ...
Change is Here To Stay & What to Do About It (6 Minute Lesson)
June 30, 2020 11:00 - 7 minutes - 5.12 MBSend us a Text Message. If the pandemic crisis has taught us anything it's that change is here and it's here to stay. How do we help our people change? What are the steps to facilitate change? Here's a brief overview of how to coach to the three levels of change: Effort - the first stage of change is a person's effort. If we acknowledge and reward each person's effort they will move in the direction of the second stage which is progress. If people are at the effort stage and all they hear...
The Coaching Starter (5 Minute Lesson) for the New Normal
June 29, 2020 12:00 - 5 minutes - 3.87 MBSend us a Text Message. Things have changed dramatically. Leaders expectations have changed. Employees motivation levels have changed. This podcast teaches a very specific methodology of how to take the expectations of the leader and the goals of the employee and combine them into a cooperative coaching relationship serving both parties interests. Again, things have changed dramatically as we talk about the new normal we also have to remember each and every employee has probably been greatl...
The 3 D's of the Team (12 Minute Lesson)
June 23, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBSend us a Text Message. This podcast will teach a very insightful lesson on how to coach to these three types of people on your team and within your organization. There are three types of employees in an organization. Here's a simplistic view of those employee types: Dedicated influencers- dedicated influencers find a way and seek ways to help the team and the organization as well as their teammates on a daily basis. They go above and beyond the call of duty seeking ways to push the orga...
People's Motivations Have Changed ... What a Leader Needs to Do
June 22, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 5.99 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode teaches how to ascertain each team member's motivation and what a leader needs to do to motivate his or her team during these times. Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW service called Coach 2 YOU where leaders can assist short targeted 7 to 21 day programs to coach their employees without ANY of their own time to truly partner and assist in the coaching process. Get more info here: https://form.jotform.com/233504052497051 Checkout...
Time to Step Up People
June 21, 2020 14:00 - 5 minutes - 3.86 MBSend us a Text Message. This is about "Stepping Up" where we ALL can take our talents to the next level. Our employers need us ... check this out "New Employee Step Up" coaching program: click here Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW service called Coach 2 YOU where leaders can assist short targeted 7 to 21 day programs to coach their employees without ANY of their own time to truly partner and assist in the coaching process. Get more info here: https://form.jotform.c...
The Types of Employees & What We Can Do To Drive Them During The Crisis
June 17, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.24 MBSend us a Text Message. This podcast will teach the three different types of employees: 1. Dynamic Influencers 2. Doers 3. Detractors The key is to understand who's on your team and how you move them up the scale so a major percentage of your team are dynamic influencers. Do not underestimate the power of a detractor as they will often recruit the fourth level disciples . Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW service called Coach 2 YOU where...
Self-Development Equals Greater Accountability (cool ideas here)
June 16, 2020 11:00 - 8 minutes - 5.67 MBSend us a Text Message. One of the best things we can do for our employees today during this crisis is facilitate self-directed learning combined with accountability actions which will lead to greater productivity and a reduction in stress and anxiety. This podcast teaches one of the most fundamental elements missing in the corporate workplace that if structured can lead to greater engagement, talent development, and better mental health. It's called Self Directed Learning. We are doing ...
Change Enthusiasm with Casandra Worthy
June 09, 2020 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.51 MBSend us a Text Message. Click here for the full YouTube version: https://youtu.be/lb6TKG29fzc Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW service called Coach 2 YOU where leaders can assist short targeted 7 to 21 day programs to coach their employees without ANY of their own time to truly partner and assist in the coaching process. Get more info here: https://form.jotform.com/233504052497051 Checkout our Approachability & Coachability series where we use a webinar-based coac...
We Have Stopped Listening to One Another
June 08, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.28 MBSend us a Text Message. We have clearly stop listening to one another and I think the major reason is were not talking directly to each other. We tend to talk to other people or through social media outlets. We have to go to the source and to have one major objective at the forefront of all of our minds: to have a thoughtful and considerate conversation. If our objective is emotional with a desire to convince somebody that they are wrong or why you are right this typically ends in an argume...
Why Remote Learning Is Needed NOW More Than Ever
June 02, 2020 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.18 MBSend us a Text Message. We need to facilitate not merely remote training, rather remote learning. What can we do to get people to continue to develop their talents in this new virtual world without always being on video conference tools? Welcome Journal-Based Coaching! Check Out Our New Webcast on Journal Based Coaching June 18th at 11:00 am: Register Here: click here Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW service called Coach 2 YOU where leaders can assist short target...
NEW Coaching Strategy: Journal-Based Coaching
May 21, 2020 12:00 - 8 minutes - 5.91 MBSend us a Text Message. This podcast teaches a very specific coaching methodology that is unique and unlike traditional methods such as one on one or group coaching. During this podcast will reveal my journal based will become the new coaching strategy that develops cooperative, highly communicative, and coaching cultures. Get More Info on Journal-Based Coaching: click here Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW service called Coach 2 YOU where leaders can assist short ...
Using Emotions in the Workplace
May 18, 2020 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.8 MBSend us a Text Message. We will be conducting a live interview with Dan Hill leading authority on emotions in the workplace. The date is May 29th at 11:00 am cst and here is where you can register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YDwf8BuITx-cXOjBikzQMA Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW service called Coach 2 YOU where leaders can assist short targeted 7 to 21 day programs to coach their employees without ANY of their own time to truly partner and assist ...
Why the Crisis Teaches Us We ALL Need Coaching (10 Minute Lesson)
May 14, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.5 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode teaches us why we all need coaching during this time and certainly after this time going back to the new normal whenever that's going to be whatever that is going to be. This podcast illustrates specific examples of why we need to be conscientious of our need for coaching as we all present certain perceptions. Our perceptions are not always what our intentions are and therein lies the opportunity for us to be coached. Welcome to Coaching Conversations ...
We Need to Educate Employees on Fiscal & Personal Responsibility
May 12, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MBSend us a Text Message. This podcast is about teaching employees what they need to do going forward to help drive their organizations to recovery. Please let us know your thoughts: [email protected] Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW service called Coach 2 YOU where leaders can assist short targeted 7 to 21 day programs to coach their employees without ANY of their own time to truly partner and assist in the coaching process. Get more info here: https:/...
The Talent & Recruiting Game Is Changing ... Are You Ready?
May 03, 2020 12:00 - 5 minutes - 3.64 MBSend us a Text Message. Recently, I was speaking with Jonathan Reynolds, CEO Titus Talent Strategies, about the state of the talent and recruiting industry. His insight to what was going on was really unique and something about I would encourage you to listen to this podcast as well as attend our podcast interview with Jonathan on June 19th at 1:00 om cst. Here is a link to join the Live Podcast Interview: click here Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW service called ...
The # 1 Talent Development Strategy: (60 Second Lesson)
April 27, 2020 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.8 MBSend us a Text Message. We can work and discuss until the blue in the face and one thing will never change-people who practice will eventually improve. No other strategy can really claim that. Workshops and seminars and e-learning courses all have tremendous value; nevertheless, people do not practice skills and confidence do not arbitrarily go up. We are progress coaching live by his statement: "Help people feel good about getting better" Welcome to Coaching Co...
Leaders: Get Your People on Stage (10 Minute Lesson)
April 27, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.51 MBSend us a Text Message. This 10 minute lesson provides insight which is associated with the forgotten art of practice. People who practice and received positive reinforcement for their efforts will increase her practice as well as her confidence over time. We are Progress Coaching lived by a philosophy:" help people feel good about getting better" and the rest will take care of itself. Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW service called Coach 2 YOU where leaders can a...
Coaching Yourself During the Crisis: One Question To Ask Yourself (40 second micro-lesson)
April 25, 2020 02:00 - 1 minute - 1.38 MBSend us a Text Message. The one question all leaders need to ask himself during this pandemic crisis will lead leaders the insight to how to go about coaching himself to success during these difficult times. Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW service called Coach 2 YOU where leaders can assist short targeted 7 to 21 day programs to coach their employees without ANY of their own time to truly partner and assist in the coaching process. Get more info here: https://form...
#1 Coaching Communication Strategy Every Manager Needs (14 Minute Lesson)
April 21, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode teaches a very specific coaching communication strategy that will solve so many trust and communication mishap type issues in the corporate workplace. It is the battle of emotional versus factual listening. Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW service called Coach 2 YOU where leaders can assist short targeted 7 to 21 day programs to coach their employees without ANY of their own time to truly partner and assist in the coaching proce...
Conversations Make or Break Trust (11 Minute Lesson)
April 18, 2020 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.38 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode is as a result of Barbie Winterbottom post on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6656942115601334272/? This episodic teaches how conversations and coaching can make or break trust. Again check out Barbie's post: click here Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW service called Coach 2 YOU where leaders can assist short targeted 7 to 21 day programs to coach their employees without ANY of their own time to ...
The 45 Second Podcast That Helps Leaders Build Trust (45 Second Lesson)
April 18, 2020 13:00 - 2 minutes - 1.46 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode teaches a simple question that can accelerate trust between a leader and his or her employees. Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW service called Coach 2 YOU where leaders can assist short targeted 7 to 21 day programs to coach their employees without ANY of their own time to truly partner and assist in the coaching process. Get more info here: https://form.jotform.com/233504052497051 Checkout our Approachability & Coachability se...
Conversations Make or Break Trust
April 18, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.51 MBThis episode is as a result of Barbie Winterbottom post on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6656942115601334272/? This episodic teaches how conversations and coaching can make or break trust. Again check out Barbie's post: click here
Conversations for the New Normal ... Leadership for the Next Phase (11 Minute Lesson)
April 12, 2020 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.43 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode is about teaching how to converse when the "new norm" is upon us, whatever the new norm might look like. If you are interested in learning about a Group Coaching program that will support and teach conversational leadership strategies during this transition here is a form to sign u-p for the waiting list: click here We are starting June 1st and will provide services free of charge until then to get you acclimated to what the program will look like! We...
Conversations for the New Normal ... Leadership for the Next Phase
April 12, 2020 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.57 MBThis episode is about teaching how to converse when the "new norm" is upon us, whatever the new norm might look like. If you are interested in learning about a Group Coaching program that will support and teach conversational leadership strategies during this transition here is a form to sign u-p for the waiting list: click here We are starting June 1st and will provide services free of charge until then to get you acclimated to what the program will look like!
Employees You Are NOW Business Owners (My Most Unpopular Podcast To Date - 7 Minute Lesson)
April 07, 2020 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.91 MBSend us a Text Message. This podcast teaches a valuable lesson about business ownership to employees. These are rough times and with that being said positions employees to think like owners. During this seven minute lesson it provides employees and non-business owners question they need to ask themselves every single day Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW service called Coach 2 YOU where leaders can assist short targeted 7 to 21 day programs to coach their employees ...
Employees You Are NOW Business Owners (My Most Unpopular Podcast To Date)
April 07, 2020 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.04 MBThis podcast teaches a valuable lesson about business ownership to employees. These are rough times and with that being said positions employees to think like owners. During this seven minute lesson it provides employees and non-business owners question they need to ask themselves every single day
Here is a 3 Step Process to Build Business During The Crisis ... While Showing Empathy (7 Minute Lesson)
April 07, 2020 12:00 - 8 minutes - 5.81 MBSend us a Text Message. This is a tricky area and must be done with EMPATHY! The 3 step process is as follows: Ascertain value Explore "What If We" solution discovery Let us know your thoughts Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW service called Coach 2 YOU where leaders can assist short targeted 7 to 21 day programs to coach their employees without ANY of their own time to truly partner and assist in the coaching process. Get more info here: https://form.jotform.co...
Here is a 3 Step Process to Build Business During The Crisis (While Showing Empathy)
April 07, 2020 12:00 - 7 minutes - 4.94 MBThis is a tricky area and must be done with EMPATHY! The 3 step process is as follows: Ascertain value Explore "What If We" solution discovery Let us know your thoughts
Why Coaching is the #1 Strategy to Get Through This Crisis (14 Minute Lesson)
April 02, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBSend us a Text Message. This podcast teaches specific reasons and case studies that illustrate the value of coaching and why it will allow you to do one of three things coming out of this current crisis: You will either walk out of this crisis and slowly get back to normal You will either jog out of this crisis and get back to normal in a decent amount of time You will either sprint but at this crisis and get back to normal in the fastest time possible The Choice Is Yours! Great Com...
ATTENTION EMPLOYEES: Time to Step Up (15 Minute Lesson)
March 26, 2020 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBSend us a Text Message. This podcast is a must for every employee of every company. I say this humbly because I'm not the only one with the insight and the message that can have an impact, rather this provides insight to what I call the 5 A's of employee commitment. These are unprecedented times and it is incumbent upon every employee to develop / utilize these five areas in a short time span to assist their organizations to come out of this situation moving in a positive direction. The fiv...
3 Step Process to Coach to Increase Customer & Employee Loyalty (9 Minute Lesson)
March 26, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 6.94 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode teaches a three step process you can apply to employee and customer loyalty. This process is easy as it gives you a three step process not only to coach your employees but more importantly to coach yourself. This is the new normal and when we come out of this new normal we have to ask ourselves do we want to come out of it walking, jogging, or sprinting? I'm sure we all want to sprint to get back to what we were doing before all this it is the only way y...
Coaching Against FEAR (3 Minute Micro Lesson)
March 26, 2020 02:00 - 4 minutes - 3.19 MBSend us a Text Message. What if the acronym of FEAR was "Failure to Engage And React"? This episode will teach you how to take this acronym and convert some words to promote people's reactions to be proactive and positive, ultimately helping them dissipate fear especially during these unique times. Note: Want to see a unique tool called a Coaching Map which literally provides the exact questions, activities, and learning project specific to workplace situations such as attitude or motivati...
Conversational Excellence Develops Workplace Cultures
March 25, 2020 18:00 - 8 minutes - 5.94 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode teaches a new concept called conversational excellence. This episode also reveals a specific example from a real workplace were conversational excellence was facilitated for the betterment of perspective and cooperation. Note: Want to see a unique tool called a Coaching Map which literally provides the exact questions, activities, and learning project specific to workplace situations such as attitude or motivation or teamwork? Click here and will send y...
Announcement: NEW Podcast Format
March 25, 2020 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MBSend us a Text Message. We are expanding the coaching conversation series podcast. We are now going to be conducting interviews as well as providing lengthier lessons specific to today's most common workplace challenges. Each podcast going forward will have the following letters in parentheses to denote what type of podcast it is: (I) - Interview (L) - Lesson (M) - Micro-Lesson Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW service called Coach 2 YOU where leaders can assist ...
Coaching During Uncertain Times (10 Minute Lesson)
March 25, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.45 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode teaches how to have conversations during uncertain times. It reveals some specific strategies to build awareness and commonality between employees to elevate relationships and trust within the organization even when remote. We are conducting an 8 week program "Coaching During Uncertain Times" at no charge and with NO SALES PITCHES. Register Here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ca1atezvR8eQV4OJayXhIA This program is designed to help to get through ...
Wisconsin Is Shut Down, But Thanks Jose~!
March 24, 2020 12:00 - 5 minutes - 3.51 MBSend us a Text Message. I hope this helps in some way. When time allows demonstrate and show APPRECIATION its the new currency. Note: Want to see a unique tool called a Coaching Map which literally provides the exact questions, activities, and learning project specific to workplace situations such as attitude or motivation or teamwork? Click here and will send you some samples: https://tinyurl.com/coachingmap Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW service called Coach ...
FREE 8 Week Workshop: Coaching in Uncertain Times
March 24, 2020 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.33 MBSend us a Text Message. 8 Week Coaching During Uncertain Times Description This program is designed to help to get through these trying times and there is no better tool than coaching and conversations. This 8 week program will be Wednesdays at 1:00 pm cst and registrations will receive recorded access. Target audience is anyone who manages and leads people. Here's the outline: Week 1) coaching to motivate during uncertain times Week 2) coaching to communicate during uncertain times Wee...
Conversations Matter (especially now)
March 21, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes - 7.74 MBSend us a Text Message. Conversations matter now more than ever. We need to raise our conversational ability especially during these times and remember to praise and raise people's mentalities to positive feedback, empathy, and active listening. This episode illustrates a number of organizations doing amazing things in this endeavor and I hope this in some way helps. Note: Want to see a unique tool called a Coaching Map which literally provides the exact questions, activities, and learning...
Why NOW We Need to Increase Conversations
March 13, 2020 17:00 - 4 minutes - 2.91 MBSend us a Text Message. Free Workshop: Coaching During Uncertainty (7 Specific Strategies) Mar 19, 2020 12:00 PM in Central Time Register Here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EFss5VYQQ5GCODhjgg7GJA Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW service called Coach 2 YOU where leaders can assist short targeted 7 to 21 day programs to coach their employees without ANY of their own time to truly partner and assist in the coaching process. Get more info here: https://form.jo...
There Are 3 Levels (Directions) of Conversations Inside Your Organization
March 13, 2020 17:00 - 5 minutes - 3.91 MBSend us a Text Message. Free Workshop: Coaching During Uncertainty (7 Specific Strategies) Mar 19, 2020 12:00 PM in Central Time Register Here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EFss5VYQQ5GCODhjgg7GJA Episode is Live Published: Mar. 13, 2020 @ 1PM Edit Unpublish Amplify this Episode Add Chapter Markers Transcribe this Episode Promote this Episode Create a Video Soundbite Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW service calle...
Coaching Requires Practice (Mastering Conversational Leadership)
March 10, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.62 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode teaches the fundamentals of getting better at coaching in the primary strategy to be used is practice. Note: Want to see a unique tool called a Coaching Map which literally provides the exact questions, activities, and learning project specific to workplace situations such as attitude or motivation or teamwork? Click here and will send you some samples: https://tinyurl.com/coachingmap Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW service ca...
Coaching Requires Practice (Mastering Conversational Leadership)
March 10, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.51 MBThis episode teaches the fundamentals of getting better at coaching in the primary strategy to be used is practice. Note: Want to see a unique tool called a Coaching Map which literally provides the exact questions, activities, and learning project specific to workplace situations such as attitude or motivation or teamwork? Click here and will send you some samples: https://tinyurl.com/coachingmap If this episode intrigues you check out our Coaching Career Conversation Course: Click Here...
The Power of Coaching: Two Story Paradigms
March 06, 2020 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.55 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode reveals two stories that actually repeated themselves over time through the power of coaching. One is in the workplace and the other is specific to coaching boys volleyball. The lesson that hopefully you will derive from the stories is that coaching has the power to repeat itself in a consistency that transcends time. Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW service called Coach 2 YOU where leaders can assist short targeted 7 to 21 day...
The Power of Coaching: Two Story Paradigms
March 06, 2020 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.45 MBThis episode reveals two stories that actually repeated themselves over time through the power of coaching. One is in the workplace and the other is specific to coaching boys volleyball. The lesson that hopefully you will derive from the stories is that coaching has the power to repeat itself in a consistency that transcends time. If this episode intrigues you check out our Coaching Career Conversation Course: Click Here and this comes with Free Access to our 2023 Coaching Summit in Orla...
Lesson: Coaching Your Team to Greater Accountability & Expectations
March 06, 2020 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.57 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode teaches a very specific three-step process to building greater team accountability as a result of deriving and designing mutual expectations. Checkout our next Training Magazine Webinar: Using Assessments to Coach on Tuesday March 17th at 11:00 am cst: register Here: https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/events/1825? Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW service called Coach 2 YOU where leaders can assist short targeted 7 to 21 day pro...
The Real Reasons Managers Do Not Coach
March 06, 2020 11:00 - 5 minutes - 3.55 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode reveals the true reasons managers do NOT coach and its NOT TIme! Note: Want to see a unique tool called a Coaching Map which literally provides the exact questions, activities, and learning project specific to workplace situations such as attitude or motivation or teamwork? Click here and will send you some samples: https://tinyurl.com/coachingmap Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW service called Coach 2 YOU where leaders can ass...
3 Feedback Strategies to Help Feedback Effectiveness
March 05, 2020 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.55 MBThis episode focuses on the recipient in feedback providing them three distinct strategies to not only help with the reception of feedback but also the person who is providing the feedback. Checkout our next Training Magazine Webinar: Using Assessments to Coach on Tuesday March 17th at 11:00 am cst: register Here: https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/events/1825? If this episode intrigues you check out our Coaching Career Conversation Course: Click Here and this comes with Free Access to o...
3 Feedback Strategies to Help Feedback Effectiveness
March 05, 2020 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.66 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode focuses on the recipient in feedback providing them three distinct strategies to not only help with the reception of feedback but also the person who is providing the feedback. Checkout our next Training Magazine Webinar: Using Assessments to Coach on Tuesday March 17th at 11:00 am cst: register Here: https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/events/1825? Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW service called Coach 2 YOU where leaders can as...
The Conversation Experiment ... WOW The Result Were Telling
February 29, 2020 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.67 MBSend us a Text Message. Recently, I attended a client meeting with a specific manager. We conducted a private experiment observing how people reacted during the meeting based on the way people were conversing in the language they were utilizing. The results were startling: The word "but" was used in the first 10 minutes 40 times People reacted adversely or perceived negatively based on what people were saying or how they set it 30 times in the first 10 minutes with 26 of those 30 times ...