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Erik Tyler | July 16, 2015 | 6 Comments

Big Fat Lie #3: How To Say It Without Saying Anything At All – Erik Tyler

I trust that in the last few weeks, you’ve begun to think about communication as the truly magical and monumental thing it is, and that you’ve learned to be a better liar (in the best of ways, of course) in Part 1 and Part 2 of this “Big Fat Lies” series. Today, let’s continue to fine tune our mastery of the craft by pulling the curtain on one of the sneakiest – and yet most powerful – lies of all: nonverbal communication.

I think most of us take nonverbal communication for granted, because it infuses itself into most everything we do, even without our being aware of it. However, it’s just that lack of awareness that can get us into trouble and leave us wondering what went wrong in both personal and professional communication settings where it seemed our spoken message was on track – yet, for some mysterious reason, was not received as well as we had hoped it would be. Or perhaps, you’re just wondering how to pack more punch in a presentation.

Erik Tyler | June 25, 2015 | 12 Comments

Communicadabra: The Magic of Communication – Erik Tyler

This is a guest post from Erik Tyler. He is an author, speaker, blogger, mentor, family advocate, educator, people lover, creative force, conversationalist, problem solver, chance-taker, noticer, and lover of life. He has been teaching language and communication skills in innovative ways for more than 25 years, and lives in the Boston area of Massachusetts.

I’ve kept my own personal blog for years now. But being my first guest post with Adam’s team here, I thought I’d start with something deceptively simple and fundamental – and yet utterly mind blowing. In fact, I’d be willing to bet good money that most people have never considered what I’m about to say. This means that you are in for a potentially life-altering shift in perception. And that excites me. In all honesty, I get excited every time I think about the truth of what follows.

I trust you will be excited right along with me by the time we’re done here.

EXPLORATION

Before you continue reading, I’d like you to actually pause and answer a question. If circumstances allow, I’d even encourage you to write down your response to this question. Why? Because exploration is the first step to discovery. Studies prove without a doubt that learners who are allowed to explore a topic – to try solving it based on what they already know or believe – experience deeper learning and memory. And in order to really grasp and master a skill, we have to define terms and understand core purposes and goals.

Here’s my question:

What is the purpose of language and communication?

Take a moment to answer this foundational question now. Then continue reading.

Adam Smith | January 21, 2013 | 12 Comments

Learn How To Tell Your Story

If you haven’t experienced this already, there will come a time where you will need to share your story with others. Your life story is being crafted in the day to day. You need to learn how to capture it, how to recall it and how to live life to the fullest.

Lately, I have been asked to share my story more than ever before and here are the three biggest things that I have learned from these times…