Thanks Pattie, Glad you enjoyed the examples. Real life is the best example 🙂 Which was your favorite?

Ha Ha Anung! I love it! Maybe you could just casually send her a link to my podcast. If they are working moms they would like it. (I guess it would be awkward if they were men! ha)…It’s Encouraging Words for Working Moms Podcast. You can find it on iTunes or my website. I talk about all this stuff each week plus interview awesome working moms. It’s so frustrating when the leadership isn’t on board. Good luck! When have you been most successful communicating this way?

Thanks for the birthday wishes Amanda. It was a fun one, and if you look at my FB page you’ll see the whole family celebrating. 🙂 Glad you enjoyed this advice. Today is on receiving feedback. What is the easiest part for you when giving feedback?

Hi Lisa, Yes, business application is always helpful…after all, what we do at work we will often repeat at home. Where can I find your series on communication? I’d love to read it!

Oh my Lynnae, you have a full plate! Yes, when we are direct it can be taken as rude unless we stay really focused on the message. It’s neat you’ve experience the good stuff that comes from direct talk. Thanks for the birthday greetings. I enjoyed reminding myself as I wrote the post. What’s the funniest story you have of ‘direct talk’? I’ll bet you have a bunch of them! 😉

Oh goodness Laura, I know what you mean. It’s so easy to take it personally. Glad we’re on that same journey together. Can you think of a time when you didn’t and had a positive outcome?

Yes Sarah, it’s so difficult when those who really should know better can’t seem to communicate effectively. I guess we just have to model how it’s done! What’s been the most anxiety producing situation you’ve experienced?

Happy birthday! And thanks for this post!