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PsychoGeometrics: the “I’s” Have It

September 25th, 2011 · No Comments

How do you tell the Communication Style of the person you’re chatting with? Listen to the verbal clues:
Boxes say, “I think.”
Circles say, “I feel.”
Squiggles say, “I believe.”
Triangles say, “I know.”

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Tags: Brown Bag Wisdom · Communication · Language

PsychoGeometrics to CyberGeometerics: the Shapes in Space

September 13th, 2011 · No Comments

 
 

 
Box: “Email me”
Circle: “Facebook me”
Triangle: “Leave me a message”
Squiggle: “I’ll call you!”
 
Differences in communications style are more pronounced in Space—cyberspace, that it. Just as all four shapes interact differently in face-to-face and group interaction, they also relate differently with today’s technology tools and social networks. Think mobile phones, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter.
 
The Boxes (squares) […]

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Tags: Communication · Doggie Bag Wisdom · Grab Bag Wisdom · Language

PsychoGeometrics: Surprise!

May 8th, 2011 · No Comments

Surprise! It’s a party!…
      It’s a typical Wednesday morning work day. You’ve been at your 8:00-4:00 job for the last six months but today is different—a company picnic you knew nothing about! You’re getting a three-hour lunch break that includes a short presentation by the CEO and staff, and a catered B-B-Q.
 Here’s what happens:
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Tags: Barf Bag Wisdom · Communication · Dime Bag Wisdom · Grab Bag Wisdom · Language · Non verbal communication · Success · Transformation