Communication-ology: Recent Episodes

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In this episode, we explore Foss & Griffin's (1995) theory of Invitational Rhetoric and share how effectively using this method can create better conversations over hard issues that can even strengthen relationships.

Further Reading:

Foss & Griffin, “Beyond Persuasion: A Proposal for Invitational Rhetoric” https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/03637759509376345

Mentioned:

Megan Phelps Roper TEDx Talk, “I grew up in the Westboro Baptist Church. Here’s why I left.” http://t.ted.com/BMfQaNe

Brene Brown, “Braving the WIldnerness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone” https://www.amazon.com/Braving-Wilderness-Quest-Belonging-Courage/dp/0812995848

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In this episode we discuss the differences in communication between extroverts and introverts.

Show Notes:

Katie Clarke TEDx Talk: “More Than Agreeing to Disagree” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr9p9-JqRFE

Susan Cain TED Talk: “The Power of Introverts” https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts?language=en

Reading Recommendation:

Susan Cain - "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking"

Jennifer Kahnweiler – “The Introverted Leader: Building on Your Quiet Strength”

Isabel Briggs Myers & Peter B. Myers – “Gifts Differing: Understanding Personality Type”

Story of Isabel Myers and the MBTI https://www.capt.org/mbti-assessment/isabel-myers.htm?bhcp=1

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In this episode we explode the research behind why we struggle to say "no" and techniques for training ourselves to say "no" when needed.

Show Notes:* "Dear Sugars" podcast with Oprah Winfrey

The Power of No: Part 1

The Power of No: part 2

• 29 Ways to Say No (list mentioned by Katie)

Book Recommendations:

• Sheri Salata, "A Beautiful No: And Other Tales of Trial, Transcendence, and Transformation "

• Dr. Henry Cloud, "Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life"