Tag Archives: assumptions
Don’t hear what wasn’t said
I heard this quote online: “Don’t hear what I didn’t say.” And it speaks volumes. So many of us distort reality by filling in the blanks with our worst fears. Someone says, “I can’t help you today,” and you hear, “You’re annoying.” … Continue reading
Beautiful Conversation
The goal is to heal, not to be right or have the most eloquent thing to say. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real-life wisdom on to others as I embark on … Continue reading
The Three-Question Rule
Years ago, I was watching an interview with comedian Craig Ferguson. He made a funny joke that also proved to be remarkably insightful: “There are three things you must always ask yourself before you say anything,” Ferguson said. Ferguson quipped … Continue reading
Communication
It helps sometimes to be a little deaf…When a thoughtless or unkind word is spoken, best tune out. Reacting in anger or annoyance will not advance one’s ability to persuade.- Ruth Bader Ginsburg I succeeded by saying what everyone else … Continue reading
Negotiations
I’ve dealt with those types of biases for a long time in our business. Actresses, they’re infantilized. People don’t talk to them about money or deals; they say, “Oh, don’t worry about that, we have that.” Not empowering someone with … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 