You’ve Been Talking All Wrong in Difficult Conversations

In this episode of The Jefferson Fisher Podcast, Jefferson discusses three conversation landmines to avoid in order to prevent conflict. First, he advises against starting sentences with "you," suggesting the use of "I" statements to express feelings. Second, he recommends eliminating disclaimers like "I don't mean to be rude," and instead, using phrases that introduce probability or simply remaining silent. Finally, he emphasizes the importance of reframing conversations to avoid circular arguments, suggesting techniques like signposting and categorizing discussions into topics to ensure progress and resolution. The podcast also includes advertisements for Cozy Earth and PEEQ.