Communication

Communication is important in a genius’ private and public life. Not everyone is going to understand your ideas right away. Learning how to advocate for your work in your public life and advocate for yourself in your personal life are key. Paradoxically, acquiring...

Listening

Great listening skills are a cornerstone of your communication skill set. Real listening is based upon your intention to do one of the following: Understand someone  Enjoy someone  Learn something  Give help or solace  Understanding someone is about stepping into...

Imagination: Strengthening Relationships

Different relationships require different levels of imagination. Some friends and partners love nothing more than to hear their loved one wax creative. Be sensitive to know the difference between those relationships and ones where they enjoy it less. There are...

Imagination: Damaging Relationships

Imagination can be deleterious to communication, but it can be also damaging to relationships in general. People require sensitivity and consistency, and if your notions are changing the way you relate to someone to the exclusion of aspects of their own life or...

Imagination: A Block to Listening

Imagination should be used sparingly and judiciously in human communication. It can impede listening. If someone is trying to say something and you’re dreaming up the next thing you want to say there’s little chance that you’ll hear them. Imagination can easily turn...