Sublime

Watch for clever stories. Victim, Villain, and Helpless Stories sit at the top of the list.

We’re making this up as we go along because few of us have seen real-life models of effective communication skills.

helping others to productively express their views

The person knows how to unbundle, choose, and simplify the issues involved.

Second, stakes are high.

Our stories contain not just conclusions but also judgments (whether something is good or bad) and attributions (interpretation of others’ motives).

Your goal is to help others retrace their Path to Action.

Sometimes the best way to discern motive is to examine behavior.

confidence, humility, and skill.