Communication skills for the crazy

Four Survival Tips for Dysfunctional Family Events

by Bill Brenner June 5, 2012 Family

I’ll admit it: I’m something of a black sheep in my family. There’s a large chunk of family I have little to no communication with. But sometimes big events require us to be together in the same space, like a wedding this coming Saturday. What to do? Mood music: [spotify:track:6Nt5aSBZC3Rs97mQeNzICw] I’m thinking about this because the family member I’m most estranged from sent me a Facebook friend request yesterday. Since she unfriended and blocked me…  [Read More]

When Fakes Go for the Kill

by Bill Brenner May 30, 2012 Communication Skills

We do a lot of stupid things to gain acceptance among others. Many of those things go back to being a fake. Some of you have been guilty at some point. So have I. The question is if anything good can come from our shenanigans. Mood music: [spotify:track:3prDBxwP2kuDQQ94tApMl2] I’ll start with myself. Someone who means the world to me recently suggested that I’m the star-struck type. I love making friends with musicians, especially when I’m…  [Read More]