Description

As a sequel to 10 Interpersonal Potholes to Avoid Driving Into (Episode #148), Jakub and I discuss 7 additional potholes that we unwittingly drive into that continually derail our effectiveness in our important conversations.

For those of you playing along in the home game, #11 - #17 are:

11. Speaking without thinking
12. Speculating
13. Gossiping
14. Complaining
15. Undermining yourself with statements like, "To be honest with you."
16. Overusing superlatives
17. Being afraid of silence which leads to filler words

As you know, it's the little things that separate the average performer from the champion. Avoiding common potholes can make all the difference.

If you knew where the potholes were before you drove on the road, would you want to avoid them?

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Conversations About Conversations – Episode 150

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