"Sympathy, Empathy, & Compassion" Communication Matters 7/9/25
A sympathetic smile, an empathetic ear... what's the difference? Is that pity or compassion? Do we need to vent, do we want advice? Are those words of comfort or meaningless platitudes? Offering suppo...
21 Jan 51min
"Receiving Criticism" Communication Matters 6/25/25
Look, we need to talk... Most of us don't like negative feedback, even if we say we welcome it. When it's presented as criticism and blame, layers of relational obstacles and distractions are added. I...
21 Jan 50min
"Hard Conversations" Communication Matters 6/11/25
We all have had moments -- or are dreading future moments -- when we need to have a hard conversation. These are usually ones where we're worried about hurting someone's feelings or disrupting status ...
21 Jan 49min
"Frustrating Consideration" Communication Matters 5/28/25
It sure would be nice if people would be more direct... Why do we do this? Many of us tend to drop hints or beat around the bush in an effort to be polite or unobtrusive rather than asking for what we...
21 Jan 52min
"Boundaries and Repair" Communication Matters 5/14/25
If anything about this episode makes you feel uncomfortable, you can ask us to stop. Then maybe we can repair any damage to the relationship. Of course we mean no offense (and hope none was taken), bu...
21 Jan 58min
"Making Decisions" Communication Matters 4/30/2025
"So, what's today's show going to be about?" "I don't know, but we're on air in 3-1/2 hours, so we'd better make a decision." "There's a show, that's a show!" Decisions. We all make them all the ti...
21 Jan 1h
Special Edition "The Little Things People Say" with Mario Hernandez, Communication Matters 4/16/25
It is Radiothon, and we are doing a special edition interview of "The Little Things People Say" with DJ Mario Hernandez from Yardistry. We will be discussing how communication with others throughout h...
21 Jan 1h
"Name that Voice! - Spring Radiothon Special Edition Show" Communication Matters 4/9/2025
Happy Spring Radiothon, Radio Boise listeners! Join us for another game show edition with your very own programmers, including Dan deLion, Wayne Birt, and Shevawn Von T - A Voice for You!!! Contestant...
21 Jan 55min
