Jefferson Fisher

Build them up in conversation to where they are on level footing to meet you eye to eye. And sometimes that means bringing them down. Nothing wrong with that. So next time you are in a conversation that you're feeling nervous about, I want you to understand it is totally... Natural and normal, all right? Number one, you're gonna use the phrase, I can tell. I can tell I'm feeling nervous.

Build them up in conversation to where they are on level footing to meet you eye to eye. And sometimes that means bringing them down. Nothing wrong with that. So next time you are in a conversation that you're feeling nervous about, I want you to understand it is totally... Natural and normal, all right? Number one, you're gonna use the phrase, I can tell. I can tell I'm feeling nervous.

That will naturally pull them down. Two, do not use phrases like, you may take this the wrong way, but, or don't take this the wrong way. I don't mean this as disrespect. I don't mean this as rude, but all you're doing is just making sure they are. Instead, label it as their own feeling, like their projection. you're probably going to take this the wrong way. Or you probably think I'm being rude.

That will naturally pull them down. Two, do not use phrases like, you may take this the wrong way, but, or don't take this the wrong way. I don't mean this as disrespect. I don't mean this as rude, but all you're doing is just making sure they are. Instead, label it as their own feeling, like their projection. you're probably going to take this the wrong way. Or you probably think I'm being rude.

That will naturally pull them down. Two, do not use phrases like, you may take this the wrong way, but, or don't take this the wrong way. I don't mean this as disrespect. I don't mean this as rude, but all you're doing is just making sure they are. Instead, label it as their own feeling, like their projection. you're probably going to take this the wrong way. Or you probably think I'm being rude.

That right there is going to make sure that they don't. And three, use your breath. Use your breath and say, I'm telling you this because. I'm telling you this because I care. I'm telling you this because I care about this company. I care about your leadership. I care about this organization. I'm your friend. I love you. Whatever it is, you're telling them why you're

That right there is going to make sure that they don't. And three, use your breath. Use your breath and say, I'm telling you this because. I'm telling you this because I care. I'm telling you this because I care about this company. I care about your leadership. I care about this organization. I'm your friend. I love you. Whatever it is, you're telling them why you're

That right there is going to make sure that they don't. And three, use your breath. Use your breath and say, I'm telling you this because. I'm telling you this because I care. I'm telling you this because I care about this company. I care about your leadership. I care about this organization. I'm your friend. I love you. Whatever it is, you're telling them why you're

is laying that card down on the table. And when you do that, more often than not, they're gonna start laying down theirs and you're gonna have a better conversation. Cool? All right. Try that. And as always, you can follow me.

is laying that card down on the table. And when you do that, more often than not, they're gonna start laying down theirs and you're gonna have a better conversation. Cool? All right. Try that. And as always, you can follow me.

is laying that card down on the table. And when you do that, more often than not, they're gonna start laying down theirs and you're gonna have a better conversation. Cool? All right. Try that. And as always, you can follow me.

You are not a target. You are not somebody's punching bag. You are not somebody's outlet for all of their frustration and their anger and their insecurities that have been built up all their life. This episode is a little bit different for the podcast. One, it's very early on a Saturday morning, and I wanted to record this so that I had the full day with the kids.

You are not a target. You are not somebody's punching bag. You are not somebody's outlet for all of their frustration and their anger and their insecurities that have been built up all their life. This episode is a little bit different for the podcast. One, it's very early on a Saturday morning, and I wanted to record this so that I had the full day with the kids.

You are not a target. You are not somebody's punching bag. You are not somebody's outlet for all of their frustration and their anger and their insecurities that have been built up all their life. This episode is a little bit different for the podcast. One, it's very early on a Saturday morning, and I wanted to record this so that I had the full day with the kids.

So if it looks like my face hasn't woken up yet, it's because it hasn't. We're in the middle of the book tour, which is going fantastic, but I wanted to make time to tell you what is on my heart. You ready? Welcome to the Jefferson Fisher podcast, where I'm on a mission to make your next conversation the one that changes everything.

So if it looks like my face hasn't woken up yet, it's because it hasn't. We're in the middle of the book tour, which is going fantastic, but I wanted to make time to tell you what is on my heart. You ready? Welcome to the Jefferson Fisher podcast, where I'm on a mission to make your next conversation the one that changes everything.

So if it looks like my face hasn't woken up yet, it's because it hasn't. We're in the middle of the book tour, which is going fantastic, but I wanted to make time to tell you what is on my heart. You ready? Welcome to the Jefferson Fisher podcast, where I'm on a mission to make your next conversation the one that changes everything.

If you like learning tools to improve your communication, I want you to follow this podcast. If you're watching it, wherever you are, please add it as a subscriber and give it a like, give it a start. Anything really makes a difference. I appreciate that. And if you have any topic suggestions, just throw them in the comments. Hey, and while we're at it, how are you liking the podcast?

If you like learning tools to improve your communication, I want you to follow this podcast. If you're watching it, wherever you are, please add it as a subscriber and give it a like, give it a start. Anything really makes a difference. I appreciate that. And if you have any topic suggestions, just throw them in the comments. Hey, and while we're at it, how are you liking the podcast?

If you like learning tools to improve your communication, I want you to follow this podcast. If you're watching it, wherever you are, please add it as a subscriber and give it a like, give it a start. Anything really makes a difference. I appreciate that. And if you have any topic suggestions, just throw them in the comments. Hey, and while we're at it, how are you liking the podcast?