TX board certified trial attorney⚖️ • The Jefferson Fisher Podcast🎙️• I help people argue less so they can talk more ⚡ Communication & Argument Expert 💬
You don't need to be right. You just need the other person to acknowledge your message.
Acknowledgment will only come when you let go of your fear of being wrong.
Need to have a difficult conversation, but you're not sure what to say or how to say it?
In this episode, I’m revealing 3 simple steps to confidently approach your next hard conversation.
I'll guide you through the exact words to use, how to maintain your composure, and make
You want to sound more assertive. But you’re not sure what to say or how to say it. 👇
In this episode, I reveal 3 simple ways to instantly sound more assertive. These are easy phrases you can say to sound more confident and communicate your needs clearly.
Got a topic idea or a
How To Respond To Rude Comments
You want to sound more assertive. But you’re not sure what to say or how to say it.
In this episode, I’m revealing 3 ways to respond to rude comments.
Plus, I’m sharing a few common mistakes to avoid that can make these interactions worse
You want to sound more confident.
Here’s 3 easy tips:
#1
: Turn questions into statements.
It makes you sound more confident like you’re taking ownership over a topic.
For example: “I’m wondering where to take you to eat tonight,” sounds more confident than “Um you want to
You’re in a heated argument, and suddenly, tears start to well up. No matter how hard you try, you can’t stop them from falling. What do you do when you cry during an argument?
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Step 3: When it’s time to end the conversation, wrap it up by saying, “I feel more settled about this” or “I feel like we’re headed in a better direction.”
But here’s the kicker: You have to follow it up by asking, “How about you?”
Then be quiet. Seriously.
Step 2: Next say, “I need your help with ____.”
Say something like, “I need your help knowing how to feel about ____.” Or, “I need your help knowing what to do about ____.”
This communicates that you’re not opponents in the conversation. You’re teammates.
Step 1: The first thing you should say is, “Thank you for making time to talk with me.”
(Don’t start off with something introductory like, “How are you?” or “How are things?” Nope. It’s delaying the issue. Difficult conversations aren’t the time for small talk.)