Lael Johnson
@beadgold
Retired cat lady and life coach. Also a Jesus believer,/follower, creative, loves Japanese culture, Celtic music, Pinterest person and clean humor, plus other stuff.
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I still have thoughts i can’t share
- I’m beginning to realize the start of all intimacy and true understanding is when you say what you really mean.
from valley of things unsaid
- The Persuasion Paradox Have you noticed that the most argumentative people rarely persuade anyone? The most persuasive people don’t argue—they observe, listen, and ask questions. Argue less, persuade more. Persuasion is an art that requires a paintbrush, not a sledgehammer.
asked me about three topics: my ultimate goals (What do you want to offer the world?), my skills (What are you doing when you feel most alive?), and my schedule (How exactly do you fill your days?). These were questions that lifted me out of the daily intricacies of my schedule and forced me to look at the big picture.
From How to know a person
Look for extreme talent. Ask to “take me back” and get people in a narrative.
Listen for specific things they love or are good at. Like “I love writing out lesson plans”. Learned what they’re wired to do.
How did you….
What’s it like….
Tell me about…
Where did you grow up?
That’s a lovely name. How’d your parents choose it?
What is the best way to grow old?
"What crossroads are you at?" At any moment, most of us are in the middle of some transition. The question helps people focus on theirs.
"What would you do if you weren't afraid?" Most people know tha
- Communication is not what is said or even what is not said. Communication is what is received in the context. Additionally, communication is not what is on the transcript; it is what it was possible to say or not say. As living creatures, our perception is made up of combining bits of stimuli. We put notes together to form songs, we combine light t... See more
from The Bigger Picture by Alexander Beiner
- Communication is the birthright of living organisms to make combinations, contrasts, and generate relationships. To climb a mountain is to combine the body's balance, muscles, temperatures, and breath with the circumstances of the hike. Is it a date? Or are you running from a bear? We combine information beyond our verbal words. We combine impressi... See more
from The Bigger Picture by Alexander Beiner
- so, if you are too tired to speak, sit next to me for i, too, am fluent in silence. —R. Arnold