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Helping or Enabling?
Erika Baum
  • Mar 30
  • 3 min

Helping or Enabling?

Many people confuse their intentions to help another with enabling behavior. This article will discuss the difference between helping and en
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Comparing Ourselves to Others
Erika Baum
  • Mar 24
  • 2 min

Comparing Ourselves to Others

If you want to feel miserable, then I would recommend that you “compare” yourself to someone else. But, why would I want to do that? You
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Venting
Erika Baum
  • Mar 24
  • 2 min

Venting

Is there a purpose to venting? This is a question I have been considering. I've asked some mentors, friends, and family their thoughts on th
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Yes, and...
Erika Baum
  • Mar 24
  • 2 min

Yes, and...

Instead of saying "yes, but...", saying "yes, and..." may really help improve the connection in your conversations with others.
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Did you make a "mistake"? How to express regrets...
Erika Baum
  • Mar 23
  • 3 min

Did you make a "mistake"? How to express regrets...

I invite you to take a moment and think of the last "mistake" you consider yourself making. How did you respond to the person impacted by i
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Connection Request: Phrases to ask for a reflection or response
Erika Baum
  • Mar 23
  • 3 min

Connection Request: Phrases to ask for a reflection or response

The practice of the connection request has been a difficult one for me to integrate into my conversations. The "dump and run" approach was m
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Interrupting Skills
Erika Baum
  • Mar 23
  • 1 min

Interrupting Skills

So how could I handle a situation when someone is talking too much or not letting me have an opportunity for input? Connect internally to
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There is no "I" in empathy. That is sympathy.
Erika Baum
  • Mar 23
  • 5 min

There is no "I" in empathy. That is sympathy.

What is empathy? It is placing full attention on YOU as a unique person and what is alive in YOU right now. From my experience, this tremend
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Interdependence & Compromise
Erika Baum
  • Mar 23
  • 5 min

Interdependence & Compromise

We are all interdependent, and our choices as human beings impact one another. If my personal needs are met but the needs I am holding with
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W.A.I.T. = Why am I talking?
Erika & Justin Baum
  • Mar 23
  • 2 min

W.A.I.T. = Why am I talking?

By taking a moment to "W.A.I.T" and ask myself, "why am I talking?" I can take that moment to become aware of my own needs and the needs of
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Am I too competitive?
Erika Baum
  • Mar 15
  • 3 min

Am I too competitive?

Humans love competition. They have from the beginning of time. This is evident with the multi-billion dollar pro sports industry. Participat
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