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Why Communication Matters
When it comes to communication, it is hard to know where to start. There are lots of reasons why communication does or doesn’t work. For better…
David R. Novak
Jan 7, 2020
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Killing the Myth that 93% of Communication is Nonverbal
There is a persistent myth out there that “93% of communication is nonverbal.” People say and think this. I don’t know why because it’s wrong. Don’t…
David R. Novak
Mar 17, 2020
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So, What Is Communication?
What is communication? There's far more to it than just "sending messages." Changing how you think about communication will help you improve your…
David R. Novak
Jan 14, 2020
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The False God of Clear Communication
People are obsessed with the idea of clear communication. We are told that if you can’t communicate clearly, you’ve failed. People’s obsession with…
David R. Novak
Feb 11, 2020
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There Is No S In Communication
The distinction between communications and communication isn’t always an easy one, but it is an important one to be able to make. Communication is more…
David R. Novak
Feb 25, 2020
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Into The Black
Friends, subscribers, fellow humans, We’ve reached a pause. One year. What a year. I came up with this idea for sharing weekly content in late…
David R. Novak
Dec 29, 2020
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Searching For "Good" Communication
People want good communication. Things are better when communication is good. There are lots of ways to improve communication. But first, we have to…
David R. Novak
Jan 21, 2020
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Critical Thinking & Communication
Critical thinking and communication are closely related. If you aren’t able to think critically about problems, information, and obstacles as they…
David R. Novak
Jun 16, 2020
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Anxiety & Communication
Anxiety. Nervousness. The dread we feel during, or in anticipation of, an interaction. Why do people experience communication anxiety if communication…
David R. Novak
Aug 11, 2020
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The Process of Communication
Communication isn't just one variable in your relationship. It’s not linear. Not just information. It's not just transmission of information or messages…
David R. Novak
Apr 7, 2020
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Being Together, Communicating Apart
“Zoom is just not the same. It never will be.” How do physical co-presence and technological separation impact communication?
David R. Novak
Jul 7, 2020
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On Communication and Transparency
Transparency is a god-term. People want it. Calls for it are everywhere. “I’m aiming to be transparent here,” you might hear in everyday conversation…
David R. Novak
May 5, 2020
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