Communication-ology

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

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

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"