All Blog Posts Tagged 'communication' (71)

"Actions Speak Louder": How Nonverbal Social Skills Affect Kids Conflicts

Many kids don't know "the language of social success" -- how to send and receive nonverbal communication that helps them make friends and manage their social relationships. They are often isolated and targeted for teasing and bullying. We can help you to identify these children and give you resources to teach them how to use nonverbal communication more effectively.

Tricia Jones is a Professor of Education at Temple University in…

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Added by Patricia M Porter on August 21, 2012 at 10:55pm — No Comments

The Wheel of Conflict

The PhD research I am conducting is exploring the role of nonverbal communication and mediation. Mediation, in addition to being a law enforcement detective, is my profession and I have been engaging in it through as a professional and volunteer mediator, trainer, and consultant for numerous years. (read more about my research …

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Added by Jeff Thompson on April 1, 2012 at 9:18pm — No Comments

First Impressions & Thin Slices

If first impressions are so important in a variety of interactions and professions, what role could it play in mediation sessions?

These first impressions are based on, and often are accurate yet done subconsciously,…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on March 24, 2012 at 6:00am — No Comments

Does Your Beard Make You A Better Mediator?

Have some fun with the collection of nonverbal communication research I gathered below. What are your thoughts on the…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on February 12, 2012 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

Won't Leak In Flight!

Won't Leak in Flight!

Hire Me: I’m Really Good at Summarizing

What are the odds of me being hired if this was my big selling point as a professional mediator? Think about it, you really do want to be a good summarizer, right?

Of course this is absurd to think this would be a top selling point when promoting…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on January 31, 2012 at 7:00am — No Comments

Nonverbal Communication Tweets Of The Week

Originally posted at www.NonverbalPhd.com

For those interested in nonverbal communication (body language, gestures, appearance, semiotics, voice tone, touch, etc.) both from a research and academic perspective or if you have just a 'casual' interest in the subject, I thought I…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on January 21, 2012 at 8:00am — No Comments

Nonverbal Communication & Mediation Radio Interview

I invite everyone to listen to a recent segment I participated in on Nicole Dyer's radio show on ABC Gold Coast radio. I discuss the importance of nonverbal communication in various settings including mediations and negotiations. This includes how important rapport is and specific nonverbal gestures that are associated with…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on January 8, 2012 at 7:33pm — No Comments

Using Semiotics With Conflict Resolution

Below is my newest article on semiotics and nonverbal communication. Of course the 'spin' from the mediation and the conflict resolution perspective is, in order to be effective at helping and guiding parties who are involved in conflicts and disputes, we must be cognitive of all the elements that exist.

Using, for example the wheel (or circle) of conflict helps you as the…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on November 11, 2011 at 1:17pm — No Comments

Before you click 'Send'!!!

In the spirit of Cyberweek, the annual…

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Added by Noam Ebner on October 25, 2011 at 9:48pm — 6 Comments

Ever Experience the "Duper's Delight"?

Have a look at my latest article on micro expressions, and the famous "Duper's Delight"- taking joy in fooling someone. Have you experienced this during a mediation session or during negotiations?

Keep in mind, these micro expressions, or facial actions that happen in less than a second, are a form of leakage that is often missed by many.…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on October 17, 2011 at 9:56am — No Comments

Have a Look!

For all my conflict resolution professionals who enjoy my posts on nonverbal communication, you can now enjoy reading all about it at www.PsychologyToday.com as I will now be writing their in my new blog titled, "Beyond… Continue

Added by Jeff Thompson on October 16, 2011 at 9:30pm — No Comments

How to SOLVE Your Conflict with Eileen Dowse

We often long to solve conflict and the question becomes how. On today’s program Eileen Dowse will share her SOLVE™ model as an easy approach for you to work through issues and develop lasting solutions. This process offers techniques for expanding interpersonal communications and building better relationships in the future.

Join my Guest Host… Continue

Added by Patricia M Porter on October 10, 2011 at 3:41pm — No Comments

Many Cups of Tea in Glasgow

There is a famous book titled “Three Cups of Tea” and it tells the story of an American man and his many journeys to Pakistan to build schools for children. The tea reference is to the custom of having tea while communicating with others. This occurred during lively discussions, friendly and informal talks, and during negotiations for him through the book.

The book specifically refers to the American coming to the…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on September 24, 2011 at 5:43am — No Comments

Join Me: Sept. 19, 6-8pm

Hello Everyone!

Just a quick message for my friends in Scotland and the rest of the UK that I will be giving a talk at Strathclyde University titled:

The Science & Art of Nonverbal Communication: What Mediators Need To Know…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on September 16, 2011 at 7:44am — No Comments

The Science and Fun of Nonverbal Communication Blog Talk Radio

Body Language and gestures are fun to talk about yet also have a significant impact during our interactions with others. As conflict and communication specialists, it is important for us to be aware of our nonverbal cues as well as those used by others. This includes negotiation and mediations sessions and the work of ombuds and conflict coaches. Jeff Thompson will share important information based on research (his and others) and offer it in a way you can apply it to… Continue

Added by Patricia M Porter on September 13, 2011 at 9:51pm — No Comments

Join Me Tonight! Blog Talk Radio 8pm est.

Listen LIVE Sept 13th at 5:00 pm PST/ 7:00 pm CST/ 8:00 pm EST atBlogTalkRadio.

Call in at: (347)…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on September 13, 2011 at 3:00am — No Comments

Reflective Practice For Mediators

Reflective Practice

Being a reflective practitioner is critical to being an effective mediator, ombuds, conflict coach, and any other conflict resolution role. The preceding statement is nothing new- I have said it many times on this blog as well as many others having said it in many other outlets.

A reflective practice can,… Continue

Added by Jeff Thompson on July 17, 2011 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

My Thesis... In 3 Minutes!

Well, most of 'loyal' readers know by know that I am doing a PhD on Nonverbal Communication. Have a look at my YouTube submission for Griffith University's "3 Minute Thesis Contest" in which each contestant has to describe their thesis for an academic audience in, you guessed it, only three minutes.

The three main concepts of my research, and described below, are Nonverbal Communication, Mediation, Semiotics,…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on July 7, 2011 at 8:30pm — 4 Comments

Conflict Resolution & Nonverbal Communication Suggested Readings

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I will be presenting at the 10th annual ACRGNY (Association for Conflict Resolution- Greater New York Chapter) Conference this Thursday, June 23 starting at 8am.

My presentation is titled "Nonverbal Communication & Conflict Resolution: It Does… Continue

Added by Jeff Thompson on June 19, 2011 at 10:30am — 2 Comments

Semiotics & Mediation

I thought the following presentation would be of interest to fellow mediators and others working in conflict. It explains the semiotic perspective on nonverbal communication.

I hope you enjoy it!…

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Added by Jeff Thompson on May 26, 2011 at 10:40am — No Comments