Does this sound like you...

You know you want to communicate better, but you're not quite sure what to do differently?

In this episode, we're talking about:

• The goal of healthy communication (spoiler alert - it's not getting the other person to change)

• Unhealthy attitudes and behaviors that prevent good communication

• Five specific skills to improve your communication

• The one thing you always need to remember to avoid being manipulative

Episode Timeline:

00:58 Childhood Influences on Communication

03:19 Common Misconceptions about Communication

04:09 The Goal of Good Communication

08:05 Strategies for Better Communication

09:40 The Role of Expectations in Communication

11:57 Empowering Each Other for Success

15:19 Meeting Immaturity with Maturity

15:27 Making Clear Agreements and Contracts

18:54 Cherishing Each Other

19:37 Detaching from the Outcome

23:10 The Importance of Honesty in Communication