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• Civility in Public Discourse

  By Guy Burgess, Ph.D. and Heidi Burgess, Ph.D. - Many experts have commented on the lack of civility in public life and politics, and others have suggested our society has become less civil. Here's a good discussion of the topic. (Added: 19-Jul-2007 Hits: 1592 )

• Five Tips for Breaking Free of The Drama Habit and Developing a Healthier Arguing Style (Expert Advice)

  By Rachel Baldino - Excellent suggestions about how you can move away from over-dramatizing conflict and arguments in your relationships, and move to a more constructive arguing style with your spouse, children and family. (Added: 8-Oct-2005 Hits: 1180 )

• Getting Heard By Your Boss

  By Robert Bacal - Like landing a plane, getting heard is all in the approach. Set it up properly and you get a smooth landing. Mess up the approach and it doesn't work very well. First, some general principles to help you get heard (Added: 17-Oct-2000 Hits: 718 )

• Using Positive Language To Change The Way People See You

  By Robert Bacal - In this article we are going to be looking at ways you can communicate in a more positive way that is more likely to elicit cooperation rather than argument or confrontation (Added: 20-Jan-2004 Hits: 1856 )

• Dealing With Hostile Bait Or How Not To Get Your Buttons Pushed

  By Robert Bacal - When dealing with verbal abuse or hostility from clients, it is important to be able to avoid responding to the "bait" that is placed before you. Not only is that important, but it is also important to know exactly what you can say, when you are subject to attacks. (Added: 3-Jan-2004 Hits: 1208 )

• Demeaning Others - An Active Destructive Behavior

  By na - Have you ever been in a meeting when all of a sudden someone says something that has an edge to it that is directed towards you or another person? It might not be something that is said perhaps it is a gesture, like someone rolling their eyes at something you said or laughing at someone else's argument. Most people have experienced these kinds of behaviors, and it can make one feel very uncomfortable. In the Conflict Dynamics Profile (CDP) model, this type of behavior is called Demeaning Others. (Added: 13-Mar-2012 Hits: 807 )

• Internal Communication Strategies - The Neglected Strategic Element  - Free Article

  By Robert Bacal - Most people don't think about the relationship between corporate communication within the organization and conflict. The truth is that poor internal communication results in employees and managers that tend to pull in different directions. When goals and functions are confused, conflict results (Added: 26-Nov-2003 Hits: 1105 )

• Identifying Subtle Verbal Abuse Helpcard

  By Robert Bacal - Verbal abuse -- most of us know the obvious "in your face" kinds of verbal abuse like yelling, sweating or outright insults. There's another kind of verbal abuse; the kind that's less obvious, and occurs on almost a daily basis. SUBTLE VERBAL ABUSE is abuse that is under the surface, and it's no less damaging to you and your relationships than the more obvious types. (Added: 26-Nov-2004 Hits: 1159 )

• Get Your Point Across without Being Rude

  By Sarah Fenson - Is your communication style a little rough around the edges? Two communication experts suggest five techniques for saying what you mean without making enemies in the process. (Added: 20-Feb-2006 Hits: 1738 )

• How to Write a Letter of Complaint

  By n a - Here's how to write a letter of complaint without severing your business or personal relationship. This article includes a sample complaint letter. (Added: 28-Nov-2008 Hits: 1551 )

• Jedi Mind Tricks: 17 Lesser Known Ways to Persuade People | ConversionXL

  By na - You may not like all of these, but there's a few persuasive communication tips here. (Added: 19-Jan-2013 Hits: 760 )

• We Have to Talk: A Step-By-Step Checklist for Difficult Conversations | Judy Ringer

  By Judy Ringer - If you have to have difficult conversations about tough subjects, here's a checklist to walk you through from planning for the conversation right through to follow-up. A great resource. (Added: 5-Nov-2014 Hits: 535 )

• Communications Audits - How and Why (Expert Advice)

  By Brenda Townsend Hall - Communication is the lifeblood of successful organizations, whether it's with customers, employees, from manager to manager, or up and down the organization hierarchy. Poor communication effects the bottom line AND employee satisfaction, and poor communication creates additional unnecessary conflict. Learn how to look at your organizational conflict using a communications audit. (Added: 8-Oct-2005 Hits: 1142 )

• Business Spirit Journal Online - Truth or Consequences - Steve Whiteford

  By Steve Whiteford - When I suggest that people in corporations refine communication by speaking their truth, by the expressions on their faces, you might think I've announced the arrival of Godzilla. Yet, this simple-but-powerful practice might be the answer to most workplace communication challenges. (Added: 4-Sep-2003 Hits: 851 )

• A Shining Example of Communication and Conflict (Conflict Insight)

  By Don Doman - Using examples from several well known movies (The Shining, 2001 A Space Odyssey), the author explains the link between conflict and communication as it exists within the workplace. (Added: 17-Mar-2006 Hits: 2310 )

• Applying Bacal's Law of Meaningless Utterances - Free Article

  By Robert Bacal - How can you tell if something someone says means what it sounds like, is really meaningless or has a nasty hidden agenda behind it? Check out this article on meaningless utterances (Added: 26-Nov-2003 Hits: 1151 )

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