“The Gift of Gab
She continued by saying, “Many people dismiss small talk as being a waste of time. If you think small talk is not worthy of your time you are making a big mistake. It is actually one of the best ways for you to get to know someone. Don’t be afraid to share a little bit about yourself so that you give another person enough information to ask questions. Small talk is the biggest talk we do.”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
“My man Daniel sees twenty patients a day, many of whom he has never met before their appointment. With only fifteen to twenty minutes to spare, he has no choice but to use the gift of gab to connect quickly. He said, “Small talk is easier than big talk, especially with someone you do not know. It is an easy stepping stone to help you break the silence for more comfortable conversation. This initial form of communication opens the door for big talk.” Find ways to start small talk with new people and they will be impressed by your friendly disposition and sincere interest.”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
“The Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung (1875-1961) first introduced the concept of "synchronicity" to describe the meaningful coincidences which occur in our lives and connect us all in our humanity.”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
“The synchronicity found in nature extends to the rhythm and patterns in our relationships; it explains how random events can come together to achieve harmony, flow, and order. Similarly, social synchronicity plays a large role in the art of constructive communication by helping us understand how social patterns can positively impact our relationships.”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
“Groundbreaking research at Cal Tech has now revealed that humans not only tend to synchronize their movements, such as clapping in unison or walking at the same pace, but they also synchronize their social interactions as well.”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
“The gracious timing of social synchronicity helps the sender’s message align and resonate with the receiver’s ability to recognize, receive, comprehend, and appreciate the intended message. When the sender and receiver are “in sync,” the clarity and synergy created are powerful and affirming.”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
“Being “out of sync” happens all the time . . .
• Have you ever begun a discussion when the timing was not right and your message was subsequently rejected?
• Have you ever said the right thing at the wrong time and ended up looking stupid or inappropriate?
• Or perhaps rather than having a positive or a negative effect, your message fell on deaf ears and had no effect at all?
• Has your poor timing ever resulted in social awkwardness, humiliating rejection, or alienation?
• Has anyone ever attempted a serious discussion with you in the middle of your day when you were overwhelmed by phone calls, emails, and appointments?”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
“Such aching mystery hides,
in your stardust-glimmer eyes.”
Source: Taste the Wild Wonder: Poems
“Knowing when to say something is as important as knowing what or what not to say. You may have the perfect message, but it can be negated by imperfect timing.”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
“Being “out of sync” can be exasperating. Seek to synchronize to increase your chances for success and positive outcomes. Just because your timing is good for you does not mean it is a good time for another person.”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact