Building Bridges
To bridge the Mars-Venus divide:
- Practice active listening and empathy
- Recognize and respect each other's differences
- Cultivate open communication and vulnerability
- Embrace flexibility and compromise
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In 1992, John Gray's iconic book "Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus" revolutionized our understanding of relationships, communication, and the sexes. This post delves into the book's core principles, exploring how its insights remain relevant today.
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Worst Communication Mistakes
- Using a One-Size-Fits-All Communication Approach. Tailor the communication style to the intended audience.
- Speaking More and Listening Less. Listen to what is said, how it is said, and to what is not said.
- Assuming Instead of Asking More Questions.
The Interdependent Relationship
- Healthy boundaries
- Active listening
- Time for personal interests
- Clear communication
- Taking personal responsibility for behaviors
- Creating safety for each other to be vulnerable
- Engaging and responding to each other
- Healthy self-esteem
Core Skill 1: Active Listening
By strategically using open-ended questions, emotional labeling, mirroring/reflecting, silence, and paraphrasing, active listening allows the negotiator to gather information on the other person and simultaneously demonstrate empathy and rapport,
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