TED for Today
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Week 3: Becoming a Better Speaker People Listen To
After watching the video, please review the following questions:
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The seven deadly sins of speaking are mentioned in the video: gossip, judging, negativity, complaining, excuses, exaggeration, and dogmatism. Do any of these resonate with you? Why?
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The video lists the four cornerstones of effective communication: honesty, authenticity, integrity, and love (HAIL). In moments of high pressure or conflict, these can be challenging to balance. How do you navigate situations where being fully honest might hurt someone or where maintaining your authenticity conflicts with others' expectations? Can you share a time when you had to prioritize one of these principles over the others and how that decision impacted the outcome of the situation?
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What is one practice you can start this week to be more intentional with your communication?