by Russ Riddle | Feb 14, 2013 | Communication, Humor
Miscommunication is epidemic in our society. In past posts we have explored technology as a culprit. But we can never exonerate ourselves, as we choose to communicate unwisely via virtual means. We also sometimes communicate based upon assumptions. The trite saying...
by Russ Riddle | Feb 1, 2013 | Communication
I loved cartoons when I was a child. Still do. Have you ever noticed how simple communication appears in an animated world? I suppose that’s part of the make-believe magic. The Jetsons were as much a Saturday morning staple in my house as Malt-O-Meal. I loved...
by Russ Riddle | Jan 29, 2013 | Communication
The proverb “silence is golden” makes me ponder, what is gold worth today? Well, at the time of writing this post, gold was priced at $1,659.54 per ounce (see above image). Ergo, a moment of silence – but a pause – can have great value. Much happens within a...
by Russ Riddle | Jan 7, 2013 | Communication
Tony Jeary has said, “Life is a series of presentations.” Indeed, we spend most waking hours attempting to influence or persuade our friends, children, spouses, bosses, coworkers, clients, opponents, even strangers. In our quest, we quickly learn that not any old...
by Russ Riddle | Dec 28, 2012 | Communication
Annoying distractions derail communication. One of the most abrupt communication stoppers in my view is a misused word or phrase. Such sends my mind into joke-writing mode every time. Obviously, I am then no longer listening to the speaker’s intended message. Here...
by Russ Riddle | Dec 5, 2012 | Communication
Context is crucial, not only in communication but life itself. Ani DiFranco has said, “Taken out of context I must seem so strange.” Without opining in any way about Ms. DiFranco personally, she makes a valid point. This came to mind the other night as I searched...
