Why People Open Up
It is easy to think charisma unlocks honesty, but I have learned that is not true. The difference is safety, and you can create it quickly. Early in my counseling career, I had a client shut down in the middle of a session. I offered a solution before she finished speaking. In that moment, I learned something that has stayed with me ever since.
Jerry Clark
2 days ago1 min read
Three Listening Phrases
It is easy to believe that connection requires saying the right thing. I have learned it does not. It requires saying almost nothing, just a few simple phrases that change everything. You already have the tools to transform your most difficult conversations; you just have not been taught to use them.
Jerry Clark
4 days ago1 min read