Talk Less to Communicate More
This is one of the rules in Harriet Lerner’s new book, Marriage Rules (Gotham), but we think it applies to difficult conversations of all kinds. Dr. Lerner says that people tend to talk too much when they are trying to make a point and want to feel understood. Instead, she suggests making a point in just three sentences. You might find that people listen better when you say less.
Tags: Conversation, Harriet Lerner, relationships
