How Can I Say This...
81 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsThe “How Can I Say This…” podcast offers tips and advice for interpersonal communications challenges, such as difficult conversations, conflict, giving and receiving feedback, negotiating, and other situations where what you say and how you say it makes all the difference.
Your host is Beth Buelow, PCC, founder of ZOPA Consulting and author of “The Introvert Entrepreneur: Amplify Your Strengths and Create Success on Your Own Terms.” Beth’s credentialed professional coach and trained mediator. She loves finding the “Zone of Possible Agreement” (ZOPA!) in any situation that comes her way. She hosted The Introvert Entrepreneur Podcast from 2010-2018.
In every episode of "How Can I Say This...", you’ll find ideas about how to handle your communication conundrums; tips on feeling more confident and comfortable with conflict; opportunities to learn from real-life situations through questions shared by listeners; and ultimately, gain skills and techniques for dealing with sticky situations at work and home. Of course, we can’t be all talk and no action; each show will end with an invitation to try a particular technique or approach that came up in the episode.
Episodes will feature a mixture of commentary, listener questions, and expert guest interviews and contributions. The scope of conversation will evolve over time… we’re open to seeing where this goes. Thanks for joining us on the journey!
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Episodes
Claiming Space with Eliza VanCort
May 14, 2021 21:36 - 43 minutes - 70.1 MBAs the vintage advertising for Virginia Slims cigarettes told women, you’ve come a long way, baby. Women have carved out a bigger seat at the table over the past 70 years. But we still have challenges when it comes to our voices being heard. Our question this episode: How can women claim their space through confident communication that also builds relationship? My guest is Eliza VanCort, author of “A Woman's Guide to Claiming Space: Stand Tall. Raise Your Voice. Be Heard.” This is an epis...
Pausing and People Pleasing with Alan Heymann
April 30, 2021 19:58 - 31 minutes - 50.9 MBThere are lots of things that get in the way of our ability to successfully handle conflict. They often have to do with a limiting mindset, a leaning towards people pleasing, misidentifying the root cause of the conflict, or not creating a safe environment for feedback or different opinions. The good news is that there’s a lot we can personally do to remove those barriers. Our question this episode: What are some simple but powerful ways we can set ourselves up for better success when we g...
The Language of DEI with Arlene Koth
April 16, 2021 19:16 - 36 minutes - 58.8 MBWhether we’re aware of it or not, the past year has introduced most everyone to a new language. Words that we used in one context, such as equality, equity, diversity, belonging, and systems, are now taking on new meaning and are being used in new contexts. It’s not always easy to keep up, but for the sake of courageous conversations, it’s important we try. Our question this episode: how do we talk respectfully and directly about matters of race and privilege when we’re still learning the vo...
How to Talk to Strangers (Listener Question)
March 27, 2021 16:58 - 16 minutes - 26.7 MBWe spend a lot of time thinking about how to have conversations with people we care about. After all, these are the relationships that have the biggest influence in our lives. But what if we spent as much time thinking about the conversations we have with strangers? Could there be new experiences we’re missing out on that would enrich our lives? Our question this episode: how do you start a conversation with a stranger that might serve as a lead-in to friendship? If you enjoy this episode...
How are you? as a gateway to connection
February 22, 2021 19:22 - 15 minutes - 24.3 MBIt’s a reflexive question most of us ask when we start a conversation, and it’s one of the easiest and most challenging questions to answer: how are you? Every time it comes up, I find myself hesitating just a little. This is especially true in the past year, when it feels like an extremely loaded question. Our question this episode: how far do you go when you answer, “how are you?” Hosted by Beth L. Buelow. Full episode transcript is available at howcanisaythis.com. Your reviews, ratings...
Calming Your Nerves (Listener Question)
February 05, 2021 23:36 - 18 minutes - 29.3 MBIt happens to all of us, no matter how many times we’ve been in a difficult conversation: we get nervous. We feel stress. That stress can show up in lots of ways: in our body language, breathing patterns, our seeming inability to put words together in a logical order. Even when we figure out what we want to say and how to say it, we can tie ourselves up in nervous knots. Our question this episode: how can you work through stress so that you can effectively engage in a difficult conversatio...
Acknowledging the Good in the Bad
January 09, 2021 22:29 - 12 minutes - 19.6 MBHow can I say this? When you have a day like January 6, 2021 in the United States, it’s hard to know what to say. It left many of us speechless, then enraged, mortified, and confused. When societal norms are violated in such a violent manner, words often escape us. And then we become unable to see the people we feel have violated us as our fellow human beings. We also can refuse to acknowledge those who do the right thing after long doing what we’ve felt is the wrong thing. Our question th...
The Art of Letting Go
December 31, 2020 20:02 - 15 minutes - 25.3 MBWhile every year has its ups and downs, 2020 will go down as an especially interesting year for lots of reasons. Our everyday vocabulary expanded to include words previously only used by doctors, lawyers, and politicians. And the conversations we’ve had with friends, family, and colleagues have challenged our understanding of what we thought was true. Sometimes, the new understanding leads to a re-evaluation of the relationship, or even a decision to call it quits. Our question this episod...
How to have meaningful virtual conversations with Jennifer Britton
December 23, 2020 19:54 - 26 minutes - 42.6 MBFor those of us that grew up with a rotary telephone glued to the wall and no answering machine, the idea of being connected 24/7 everywhere we go still has a bit of novelty to it. I still sometimes marvel that while I walk my dog or go on errands, I’m basically carrying the world in my pocket. That convenience can lead to complacency, which can compromise our approach to conversations that happen over and through advanced technology. Our question this episode: how can we make sure technol...
Talking about Race at Work with Kwame Christian
August 28, 2020 21:28 - 32 minutes - 52.3 MBAwkward, emotional, uncomfortable. This is how many of us feel when we try to talk about race. But we need to know how to have these conversations if we’re going to make progress toward a more equitable and high-functioning society. Negotiation expert Kwame Christian joins me to give us some starting points on how to talk about race, particularly in a work environment. This episode is also available on YouTube! Listen AND watch the conversation here: https://youtu.be/1ewGfsSCpVA Kwame Ch...
Using Reflective Inquiry for Better Conversations with Marcia Reynolds
June 04, 2020 19:09 - 32 minutes - 52.1 MBA coaching client recently reminded me of a truth that’s easy to forget: if you want to have a great conversation with someone, focus on trying to be interested, rather than interesting. And how do we demonstrate interest? We ask questions. But there’s more to it than that, and not all questions are created equal. Our question this episode: how can we use curiosity to make more meaningful connections with others? My guest is Marcia Reynolds, PhD, MCC. Her newest book is "Coach the Person, ...
Couples Communication in Quarantine with Marianne van Dijk
May 22, 2020 21:20 - 37 minutes - 59.6 MBAs life in the pandemic continues, our capacity for empathy and connection can come and go. Sometimes it’s easy to be present for our loved ones, and other times, we need space and just to be left alone. Asking for what we need and having boundaries can be challenging enough during non-stressful times, but add a pandemic and all that comes with it into the mix? Things get more complicated. Our question this episode: how can we take care of ourselves and our relationships during a time of un...
Creating a Communication-Friendly Space with Rebecca West
May 09, 2020 00:54 - 31 minutes - 50.9 MBWe all know that our physical surroundings influence our mood and ability to focus. But do we fully appreciate how much they affect our communication? How a room is arranged, what’s in the space, and how welcoming it is all contribute – or detract – from being able to have productive conversations. Our question this episode: what does our physical space have to do with our capacity for connection? My special guest is Rebecca West, founder of Seriously Happy Homes. Thanks for listening! Yo...
Liars and Stonewallers: Listener Questions
April 28, 2020 19:57 - 41 minutes - 65.8 MBIf you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while, you know that on the surface we talk about communication, but underneath that, we’re really talking about relationships. Caring about another person is why we are thoughtful about how we speak with one another. Today we’re going to hear from two listeners that have very different situations but share some common themes. I'm also pleased to welcome Rebecca West of Seriously Happy Homes to offer her insights on one of the listener questions...
Mori Taheripour Shares How to Bring Yourself to Negotiations
April 14, 2020 02:03 - 30 minutes - 48.2 MBWhen we think of negotiators, we often think of people who are trying to find a bargain, job seekers, or people on the front lines of a hostage situation. Those things might be true some of the time, but there’s so much more to it than that. Life is a negotiation; and right now, it’s showing up in the form of negotiating new structures, working arrangements, and relationships in light of the coronavirus pandemic. We’re all negotiators. Our question this episode: what are the benefits of bri...
A Simple Mantra for a Complex Time
April 02, 2020 21:08 - 17 minutes - 28.6 MBWhen we’re in close quarters with someone for a long time, even the strongest of relationships can be tested. In this episode, I offer you a simple mantra that can help you stay calm and compassionate while we shelter-in-place. #spaceandgrace Hosted by Beth L. Buelow, PCC. More information and downloadable mantra images at howcanisaythis.com. Your feedback, shares, reviews and ratings are welcome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Difficult Conversations with Kern Beare
March 21, 2020 01:50 - 46 minutes - 74.1 MBIt’s a phrase I’ve heard over and over these past few years: there’s no point in trying to talk to them. Them is always the person with whom we have strong disagreements, or it might represent an entire group of people we’ve decided are unreachable. But there is a point; it’s just not what you might think. Our question this episode: how can we get past our surface differences to find our common humanity? My guest is Kern Beare, founder of The Difficult Conversations Project. More informati...
These 7 Words are Undermining Your Effectiveness
February 22, 2020 03:35 - 14 minutes - 24 MBWhen we think of forming new habits, our minds go to the obvious – changing what we eat, how much we exercise, what time we go to bed or get up in the morning, deciding to meditate. Those are all good habits to pay attention to, and there’s one more to add that can change your life just as much. Our question this episode: which small word choices make a huge difference in the effectiveness of our communication? You can find past episodes, find out how to leave a review, and learn more about...
Humor: Helpful or Harmful?
February 09, 2020 01:24 - 17 minutes - 28.7 MBThere are many ways to evaluate the health of a social connection. We know to notice eye contact, body language, tone of voice and balance of listening and talking. But what about laughter? We intuitively know that when we laugh together, there’s a high probability we like one another or have something in common. It can also signal discomfort, a power indifference, or low self-esteem. Our question this episode: what are the ways laughter and humor advance or distract from our communication? ...
Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety with Michelle Barry Franco
January 31, 2020 17:42 - 31 minutes - 50.9 MBThere’s a widely circulated saying that people fear public speaking more than death. That funny but misguided bit of trivia distracts us from the opportunity we have whenever we’re given the literal or metaphorical microphone and invited to share our thoughts. Our question this episode: what strategies for overcoming public speaking anxiety can help us be better communicators? If you don’t consider yourself a public speaker, I invite you to think again. I can’t remember who planted this ...
Ep61: Words Create Worlds
January 24, 2020 04:55 - 23 minutes - 37.5 MB"Almost all words do have color and nothing is more pleasant than to utter a pink word and see someone's eyes light up and know it is a pink word for him or her, too." ~Gladys Taber Our words are paint strokes on the canvas of life – sounds cheesy, but it’s true. We create a certain picture with every word we choose, both in thinking and speaking. Our question this episode: what world are we creating with our words? How Can I Say This… is a podcast focused on building connection and co...
Ep60: Ending the Shame Game
January 10, 2020 21:31 - 20 minutes - 33.1 MBYou’ve messed up. You feel embarrassed, you know what you did was a mistake, and you own up to it. You say you’re sorry. And even though you acknowledge it, the other person still wants to chew you out. They want to make sure you know how badly you’ve screwed up. It feels terrible, and you shut down. Our question this episode: what’s the harm with shaming the shameful? This episode was inspired by a post I read over the break with the clickbait headline, "How Should I Tell People a Shamefu...
Ep59: Working with Disrespectful Colleagues (Listener Question)
December 21, 2019 23:16 - 26 minutes - 43.3 MBBeing successful in our professional lives depends on lots of people agreeing on certain principles. Show up on time. Follow through. Take your responsibilities seriously. Respect your boss and your colleagues. But what do you do if those shared expectations are violated? Our question this episode: How do you behave when your direct report behaves disrespectfully and refuses to acknowledge that you found the behavior disrespectful? This episode features a listener question about working wi...
Ep58: Making Your Private Beliefs Public
December 07, 2019 04:56 - 21 minutes - 33.9 MBOn February 20, 1954, Albert Einstein said the following during an address to the Chicago Decalogue Society: “…in long intervals I have expressed an opinion on public issues whenever they appeared to me so bad and unfortunate that silence would have made me feel guilty of complicity.” As a public figure with a particular reputation and credibility to maintain, Einstein had to weigh the pros and cons of making his private opinions public. Not everyone feels they have the luxury of making a ch...
Ep57: Avoiding Conflict During Thanksgiving
November 27, 2019 17:11 - 14 minutes - 22.7 MBIt’s that time of year, when we look forward to food, drink, and time with people we care about. It’s also when we might dread time with people we care about, because that time is filled with talking, and that talking might go in directions that cause conflict. And no, I’m not talking about debating who will win the big game or which movie you want to watch. While Thanksgiving 2016 was probably the most stressful in recent memory for families and friends with differing political views, the T...
Ep56: Staying Civil on Social Media
November 16, 2019 16:19 - 22 minutes - 36.5 MBOnce upon a time, if we were upset or disagreed with a person, policy or decision, our thoughts on the matter rippled out maybe as far as our second- or third-degree connections, but not much further. Things moved fairly slowly, and we could generally trust our information sources. But now, almost everyone, with a single click on the word “post” or “tweet,” can share their thoughts with friends and strangers alike, and we can unknowingly spread misinformation or rumors that have the potentia...
Ep55: De-Escalating Internal Anger
November 08, 2019 03:20 - 15 minutes - 25.6 MBThere are lots of mantras I live by, including "I’m open to outcome, not attached," and "I can handle whatever happens." I’ve recently adopted a new mantra based on some recent experiences – experiences that have found me angry and upset – and it’s such a good I have to share it. Our question this episode: what can we do when we’re so mad we can hardly see straight? Hosted by Beth L. Buelow, PCC. More info at www.howcanisaythis.com. You can support this podcast through your ratings, reviews...
Ep54: Anatomy of an Interaction
October 26, 2019 02:00 - 19 minutes - 14.6 MBHow many times have you been in a conversation and the other person says or does something unexpected or hostile, and you think to yourself – where did THAT come from!? In fact, you might have thought that very thing about yourself! We might think that frustration, anger, confusion, or other emotions that block productive conversations “come out of nowhere,” but the truth is that they always come from somewhere. Our question this episode: what influences our capacity for connection with othe...
Ep53: When It Gets Personal (Listener Question with guest Arden Clise)
October 18, 2019 00:47 - 25 minutes - 41.3 MBIf we hang around with someone long enough, there are little things that pop up that can distract us from heart of the relationship. It might be the way another person eats, dresses, or even folds the towels. And those might seem trivial – after all, differences or annoyances in those areas aren’t make-or-break issues. But they’re not so trivial when they become distractions that suck up our attention. Our question this episode: how should we approach sensitive topics that have to do with s...
Ep52: Disagreeing Without Being Disagreeable
October 12, 2019 01:27 - 16 minutes - 28.1 MBWhen we hear someone make a statement that’s not true, or express a personal opinion that cuts us to the core, it’s easy to react by lashing out and attacking that person. It’s not so easy to offer a thoughtful reply that is both respectful and direct. Our question this episode: how can we take the high road while still calling someone out on their harmful actions? I highlight two recent videos - one from James Corden, the other from Annabel (aka @montanaranchwife) - that provide excellent e...
Ep51: Surviving Small Talk
October 05, 2019 00:40 - 20 minutes - 16.2 MBMost people dread it. Some people avoid it at all costs. We’ll skip the networking events, duck behind a big display in the store, or avoid eye contact in a public place. What am I talking about? Small talk. It’s something we all have to do, but we almost universally despise. Our question this episode: what can we do to make small talk less painful and more productive? The inspiration from this episode comes from a recent presentation I gave at the MIT Media Lab. I was talking about bein...
Ep50: Drama Queens (Listener Question)
September 21, 2019 02:40 - 32 minutes - 26.5 MBA listener asks: How do you deal with a drama queen when they are a close friend? How do you know it is someone being a drama queen and not you being sensitive? Those are our questions in this 50th episode of How Can I Say This.... Hosted by Beth L. Buelow, PCC. More info at howcanisaythis.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep49: Expressing Feelings at Work with Melanie Katzman
September 13, 2019 03:17 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBThere are lots of “F” words that we’re supposed to avoid in the workplace. Fear. Failure. Flirting. Fighting. And of course, the word to end all “F” words, which I won’t say because I like to avoid an explicit rating! But there’s another F word, and this one we avoid at our peril: Feelings. Our question this episode: how can we talk about our feelings at work? My guest today is Melanie Katzman, PhD, author of the forthcoming book, "Connect First: 52 Simple Ways to Ignite Success, Meanin...
Ep48: Two Lessons from The Art of Gathering
August 30, 2019 23:50 - 24 minutes - 40 MBHow many meetings or events have you attended this past week? Maybe you’ve invited people over for dinner, been to a birthday party, or you’ve gotten together in a favorite park for a hike. Chances are you’ve been in at least one work, client, or school meeting. Perhaps you’ve attended a conference, seminar, training, networking event, city council meeting, church gathering, book group, or Rotary luncheon. And how often have you left those gatherings feeling like it was time well-spent, that...
Ep47: Cultivating Conversational Intelligence with Michael O'Brien
August 23, 2019 00:49 - 32 minutes - 21.8 MBSometimes our journey towards greater self-awareness seems slow and ponderous. And other times, life decides to hit the fast-forward button and give us a can’t-miss catalyst for profound change. No matter which happens to you, both involve conversations. Conversations we have with ourselves, and those we have with others. And the quality of those conversations shapes our life satisfaction. Our question this episode: how can we boost our conversational intelligence, from the inside out? ...
Ep46: Cross-Cultural Communication with Susan Shirley
August 17, 2019 01:32 - 23 minutes - 37.5 MBWhen we think of traveling outside our native country, we usually consider the obvious differences we’ll experience: language, food, clothing, architecture. But there’s another layer of difference that’s more subtle and can dramatically affect how well we navigate our new environment. Our question this episode: what’s important to consider when communicating with others in a culture different from your own? Today’s guest caught my eye on LinkedIn with a post about cultural sensitivi...
Ep45: Poetry to Grieve By
August 10, 2019 00:57 - 10 minutes - 16.2 MBToday is Friday, August 9, 2019, and it’s been a rough week. I’ve found that I haven’t had much to say. The news and its tragedies have overwhelmed me, as they have the world. For a podcast about how to say it, whatever “it” is, I’m finding myself at a loss. I’m not even sure I have a key question for this episode, except wondering what we can do when words fail us. This is a rather short episode, because I’m still feeling in shock from the mass shootings that happened in El Paso, Texas ...
Ep44: Generational and Gender Communication Differences with Lee Caraher
August 02, 2019 03:05 - 37 minutes - 24.2 MBWhen I tell you I’m "going to get back to you by the end of the day," what does that mean to you? And what about how you interpret “get back to you?” You might be surprised to hear that what those phrases mean to you depends on your age. And how you respond to a compliment depends on your gender, in addition to context. Our question this episode: how can we best communicate across generational and gender differences? This episode’s topic brings me back to a listener question from episode ...
Ep43: Deep Listening with Oscar Trimboli
July 26, 2019 01:02 - 38 minutes - 61.5 MBWe spend 55% of our time in an average day listening; but what are we really doing? Are we attentive? Fully present? Passive? Distracted? Waiting until the other person stops talking so we can talk? Our questions this episode: what does it mean to really listen, and how can we become better at it? While this podcast is often focused on the words we say, it’s equally important to focus on the way we hear the words of others. My guest today is coach, author, fellow podcaster and deep liste...
Ep42: Flipping Failure with Sarah McVanel Part 2
July 18, 2019 17:47 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBFailure. It’s something we avoid as adults, equating it with incompetence, lack of effort or resources, bad ideas, faulty execution, and a sign that we’re on the wrong track. But as little kids, we accepted it. Whether we were conscious of it or not, we knew that we were going to mess up on our way to learning something new. Our question this episode: what would it mean if we could normalize failure and talk more openly about it? This episode is part two of my conversation with Sarah McV...
Ep41: Flipping Failure with Sarah McVanel (Part 1)
July 12, 2019 01:56 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MBThere are things we say we’re okay with, but when the rubber meets the road, we balk. Failure is one such thing. Our society often hands us contradictory messages that failure isn’t an option, while saying it’s important we learn from our mistakes. Yes, context is everything. We don’t want a surgeon operating on us to decide failure is an option they can take. But most of us hold ourselves to a surgeon’s standards, saying we’re okay with failure but then feeling like the world is ending when...
Ep40: Freedom of Speech Reflections
July 05, 2019 00:28 - 21 minutes - 34.7 MBFamily picnics, sparklers, and watermelon seed spitting contests. These are all part of the fourth of July fun here in the United States. While it’s an opportunity to say that funnel cake has no calories because it’s a holiday, it’s also a chance to celebrate the ideals that our country was founded on, especially the first amendment. Our question this episode: what does it mean to exercise our right to free speech effectively and responsibly? In this episode, I offer some brief reflectio...
Ep39: Is It Empathy or Hijacking?
June 21, 2019 20:16 - 15 minutes - 25.6 MBOne of the ways we form connections with one another is by noticing where our experiences overlap. It’s a wonderful moment when that noticing leads to empathy and intimacy. But just like anything wonderful, there’s a flip side. Our question this episode: when does saying, “I know how you feel” shift from empathy to hijacking? A recent coaching session inspired me to share a few words on today’s topic of empathy versus hijacking. When it came up in the session, it reinforced something th...
Ep38: Brave Interfaith Conversations in the Workplace with Zahabia Ahmed-Usmani and Kyle Kooyers
June 13, 2019 21:51 - 36 minutes - 25.8 MBReligion ranks right up there with politics, sex and money as a subject that is mostly off-limits in the workplace. Whether it’s obviously part of someone’s identity or completely invisible to others, our spiritual beliefs inform everything from what we wear or eat, what holidays we do or don’t celebrate, what we name our children, and how we live our lives in general. With it being so pervasive, it’s not reasonable to try to ignore it because we’re uncomfortable with the topic. Our question...
Ep37: Ethics, Criticism and Rivals with Yonason Goldson
June 07, 2019 02:48 - 36 minutes - 59.2 MBWhen we think of how we communicate on a personal level, we don’t naturally think of it in terms of ethics and responsibility. But there’s an ethical component to our relationships that is important to acknowledge and discuss. This is especially true when it comes to conversations that happen in groups or that impact large numbers of people, like they do in our neighborhoods, work, schools, places of worship, and government. Our question this episode: what can ethics teach us about effective...
Ep36: Introverts and Extroverts in Conversation
May 31, 2019 20:24 - 21 minutes - 33.7 MBThere are lots of reasons why we get our wires crossed when communicating with others. Some of it might have to do with our mood, our assumptions, our past experiences, the nature of the relationship between us and the person we’re talking to, and even bigger picture reasons such as race, gender, religion and other identities that inform how we relate to one another. One trait that falls on the spectrum of communication obstacles is whether someone is coming from an introvert or extrovert pe...
Ep35: Empathy in Action in Difficult Conversations
May 10, 2019 02:49 - 18 minutes - 14.2 MBWhen it comes to difficult conversations, we’re often focused on what divides us. We are acutely aware of the ways in which we are different from one another. After all, that’s probably what makes the conversation difficult! But if we’re able to balance that difference with commonalities, we’ll have a better chance at easing the conflict. Our question this episode: how does empathy help move us towards a deeper understanding of one another? This is a continuing exploration of the 4 Keys to ...
Ep34: Humility, Ego, and Civil Conversations
May 04, 2019 01:10 - 13 minutes - 21.5 MBIf we’ve spent a lot of time thinking about our values and beliefs and how those apply to social and cultural issues, then we can become very attached to thinking that we’re right, they’re wrong, and that’s that. But remember: everyone feels that way, and the person you think is wrong thinks they’re right, and you’re wrong, and that’s that. We’re left with an impenetrable wall between us that only becomes taller as we dig in our heels. But there is another way. Our question this episode: wha...
Ep33: How to Talk with Kids About Tough Topics with Dakota Duncan
April 26, 2019 00:49 - 29 minutes - 47.9 MBWhen a challenge is big, scary, or complex, sometimes it feels easiest to bury our heads in the sand and hope that someone else figures it all out. That might work with some things, but it doesn’t work with the stuff that affects us all, like climate change. We have to find a way to talk about it. And that urgency is compounded when we have kids. Our question this episode: how do we talk with kids about a complex, emotional topic such as climate change? My guest today is Dakota Duncan, who ...
Ep32: How to Ask Better Questions (Part 2)
April 18, 2019 15:23 - 24 minutes - 19.2 MBThroughout our education, we’re often so focused on being able to answer questions, we forget to pay attention to how skilled we are at asking them. But our ability to get good information from someone is directly connected to our ability to ask good questions. Our question this episode: what can we do to make our questions more productive and effective? In this episode, I continue an exploration of the art and science of asking good questions. It’s something we do every day – at least,...