And do you know what I usually find? They have no idea how I’m feeling! Maybe that’s the way they’ve always done things and no one has ever told them otherwise. I try to remain calm and see things from the other person’s perspective. Not that I don’t fall back into bad habits now and then, but I make a truly conscious effort to communicate openly, honestly, and effectively with everyone in my life. your communication style needs to be reflected in all the areas of your life.Īge does funny things to people. The two are really intertwined you can’t be one way at work and one way at home. And, even though I was better at it in the business world, I wasn’t so good at it in my personal life. And that’s fine for some people, but to really be successful in this life, I knew that I had to rein it in and learn to articulate my feelings in better ways. You know that saying, “Wear your heart on your sleeve”? That was me. When I was younger, a courageous conversation to me was basically telling people EVERYTHING that was on my mind. Let me start by saying that it’s taken me years to truly understand this concept. And many times, being able to have that type of communication is led by the ability to have courageous conversations. and that’s to always have open communication with everyone in your life. but it’s handled.Įvery successful person I know understands there is one common denominator to be the best you can be. It might not be pleasant, it might be uncomfortable, it might be scary. When you fix something, you deal with it head-on. And then, you guessed it, the sh*t hits the fan. When you mask it, it’s like sweeping dirt under a rug it really doesn’t have anywhere to go, so it just keeps piling up until eventually, you can’t hide it anymore. If you can’t or won’t stand up for yourself, or your beliefs, or ask for what you want and need, who will? If you’re unhappy or unclear about something and don’t speak up, who will know? If you feel you’re being taken advantage of and don’t let someone know how you feel, how will things change? There are two ways to deal with problems: mask it or fix it.
These aren't easy for most of us, but they’re essential if you’re going to thrive in today’s world. 9 a.m.Ĭoffee as a personality trait // meets at McConn, 7 a.m.Courageous conversations.
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How to be an all-star: examining the Smash Mouth hit // meets in the PPAC auditorium. Pineapple on pizza is great // meets at the nearest Pagan church, 1 p.m. NOT VERY COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS SCHEDULEĬooler person: Guy Fieri or Uncle Kracker? // meets in the Baldwin kitchen, 11 a.m. Toxicity: how to overuse the word // meets on Twitter, all dayĪdditionally, the university is experimenting with a few not very courageous conversations (see below). Hating your neighbor as you hate yourself // meets in the chapel auditorium, 10:05 a.m. This is awkward: coming out to your parents // meets in the Williams Prayer Chapel 9 a.m. Is college worth the money? Doesn’t matter you’re in too deep now // meets in the financial aid office, 4:20 p.m. Surviving in prison: a tutorial // meets at the Grant County Jailhouse, 9 a.m. Pretending to be at a Courageous Conversation for class // does not meet Overthrowing university administration // meets on the president’s lawn, 12 p.m. While the university only releases the official schedule of conversations to students, The Radish has compiled a list of unofficial conversations taking place across campus (see below).Įliminating men from the earth (females only) // meets at nearest Bed, Bath, & Beyond, 12 p.m. 12, Indiana Wesleyan will hold its annual Day of Courageous Conversations, dedicated to talking about difficult topics among students and faculty.
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