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Amy Castro
May 24, 20183 min read
Like a garden, your relationships need to be cultivated
I’ve always wanted to plant a garden, so several years ago I did. Since I wanted it to be successful, I really gave my garden a lot of...
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Amy Castro
Oct 4, 20161 min read
Are you closing the communication loop?
Whether it’s listening talking to someone and assuming that because they say, “uh huh,” that they understand or sending an email and...
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Amy Castro
Sep 20, 20161 min read
Can you say it in a nicer way?
I’m five days into my trip to England and other than the obvious differences, such as their very fine British accent and the fact that...
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Amy Castro
Sep 13, 20162 min read
You’re Right: The Two Most Powerful Words That Can Ever Come Out of Your Mouth
Think about the last time you tried to get a refund at a store, get an extension on a deadline, or even asked a child why he didn’t...
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Amy Castro
Aug 29, 20162 min read
Is your communication harming those around you?
This weekend I saw a news piece about a video that’s gone viral on YouTube. “Every Opportunity,” published by the Atlanta Speech School,...
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Amy Castro
Jul 26, 20162 min read
Is it Time to Change The Channel?
When it comes to communicating a message, we have a lot of channels to choose from: Face-to-face Phone Text messaging Email...
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Amy Castro
Jul 13, 20164 min read
7 Signs that Your Interpersonal Skills May Need a Tuneup
Interpersonal Skills are the emotional, verbal, and nonverbal skills necessary to successfully interact with others and build one-on-one...
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Amy Castro
Jul 12, 20162 min read
Are you showing appreciation like you should be?
One of my New Year’s resolutions was to do a better job of showing more appreciation to those around me. While on vacation two weeks ago,...
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Amy Castro
Jul 5, 20161 min read
It’s time to declare your communication independence.
Since today is Independence Day in the U.S., I’ve been thinking a lot about the things that hold us back in life and keep us from being...
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Amy Castro
Jun 21, 20161 min read
It’s time to stop your negative self-talk
Self-talk is the act of communicating to oneself, either aloud or in your head. Self-talk can be positive, such as when we pump ourselves...
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Amy Castro
Jun 6, 20162 min read
It’s not about you.
Although not many of us want to admit it, we’re all pretty self-centered. Someone drives too slowly in front of us and we get mad because...
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Amy Castro
Mar 23, 20164 min read
How to Get a Word In Edgewise With a Conversation Dominator
Conversation Dominators. We all know at least one. It’s the woman at work who only asks how you’re doing so she can jump in and tell you...
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Amy Castro
Sep 30, 20153 min read
Stop Offering Fake Apologies and Start Getting Sincere (In 4 easy steps!)
“I’m sorry,” is one of the first things we’re taught to say when we’re children. However, something happens to us as we grow up that...
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Amy Castro
Feb 10, 20153 min read
The Most Challenging Question You’ll Ever Ask
Any parent can tell you the most annoying question kids ask is, “Why?” Why is the sky blue? Why is the grass green? Why do I have to take...
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Amy Castro
Jan 29, 20154 min read
Is the Art of the Handwritten Letter Really Dead?
As January is a time for reflection on the past and planning for the future, I decided to go back through every blog post I’ve written...
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Amy Castro
Dec 30, 20142 min read
Top 10 Communication Resolutions for 2015
Every year, many people resolve to make the coming year their “best ever” by making resolutions for better behavior. The most common...
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Amy Castro
Sep 29, 20143 min read
Five Things You Should Never Tell Your Boss
I’m all about building rapport, communicating, and creating great relationships with people at work, including your boss. However, there...
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Amy Castro
Jul 27, 20132 min read
10 Lessons Learned from Pets in a Veterinary Hospital Waiting Room
Every morning for the past three weeks, we’ve traveled together to downtown Houston to spend an hour or two at Gulf Coast Veterinary...
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Amy Castro
May 15, 20134 min read
10 Ways to Avoid “Empty Nest Syndrome”
At this time of year, many parents are facing their only (or last) child’s high school graduation. In a few short months, their children...
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Amy Castro
Mar 27, 20133 min read
5 Tips for Cultivating Your Relationships
For the past two years, I’ve planted a vegetable garden. Last year, I really tended it. I watered every day, fertilized, fussed, and...
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