The Five Keys to Positive Communication (Podcast Episode 259)

Positive communication is communication that’s based on respect and builds trust and collaboration. Although it’s something that’s mostly been applied to the workplace, its goal is to build a psychologically safe space, and that’s something we can use in all our relationships. In fact, the research shows that positive communication doesn’t just benefit the other person, it also promotes health and wellness benefits for you! Today, I’m sharing the five keys to positive communication so you can not only inspire and influence the people around you but continue to build your own growth and healing.

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Resources for the Five Keys to Positive Communication

Abby’s FREE List of Collaborative Questions

Mindfulness Starter Kit

How to Be Honest and Build Trust in a Relationship

How to Set Intentions in Just 18 Seconds (aka The 18-Second Shift)

How to Deal with Toxic Positivity in Your Relationships

Research 

Pitts, M. J., & Socha, T. J. (Eds.). (2013). Positive communication in health and wellness. Peter Lang Publishing.

The Art of Positive Communication: Theory and Practice New Edition by Julien C. Mirivel

Makoul G, Zick A, Green M. An Evidence-Based Perspective on Greetings in Medical Encounters. Arch Intern Med. 2007;167(11):1172–1176. doi:10.1001/archinte.167.11.1172

Cook, C. R., Fiat, A., Larson, M., Daikos, C., Slemrod, T., Holland, E. A., Thayer, A. J., & Renshaw, T. (2018). Positive Greetings at the Door: Evaluation of a Low-Cost, High-Yield Proactive Classroom Management Strategy. Journal of Positive Behavior Int

Positive Leadership: Strategies for Extraordinary Performance by Kim S. Cameron

Joan Waldvogel, Greetings and Closings in Workplace Email, Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, Volume 12, Issue 2, 1 January 2007, Pages 456–477, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1083-6101.2007.00333.x

Respectful Parents, Respectful Kids: 7 Keys to Turn Family Conflict into Cooperation by Sura Hart and Victoria Kindle Hodson

Strangers to Ourselves: Discovering the Adaptive Unconscious by Timothy D. Wilson

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