Theory of Mind Quiz
Take the quiz to see how you would respond to disappointed, hurt, or frustration when perceiving a disconnect with others.
Theory of Mind
Good Theory of Mind is something most of us can develop. Asking for and giving clear information is something we can all improve at. And when in doubt, read the room for what is not being said and when that’s unclear, simply ask.
Conversation Killers #3: Tit-for-Tat
The technical name for tit-for-tat is “tu quoque” or “you also.” It’s the fallacy where we dodge accountability for our own behaviour by pointing out someone else’s. Does it work? Nope.
Tool #13 Grocery Store Divider of Discernment.
Imagine the following scenario: Your neighbour is taking out the garbage. You wave at your neighbour. He doesn’t wave back. Now because you’ve had a hard day, this doesn’t sit right. And in your imagination suddenly he becomes cold, rude, standoffish, or secretly...
Fears of a First Time Coach, Revisited
Note: This post was written way, way back in 2018. I’m happy to say my son still plays baseball and loves it. Fears Have a Back Story On the afternoon of my debut as an U7 baseball coach, I caught myself wishing for rain. Not a thunderstorm—just enough drizzle to make...
Conversation Killers #2: Ad Hominem Attacks (Attacking The Person)
Ad hominem means “against the person” and it is an illogical – and unkind – way of trying to win an argument. Here’s how to respond to them well.