This week I&apos;m talking about what happens when we use &quot;but&quot; to say something and then immediately negate it, or when we start our sentences with &quot;no&quot;, &quot;but&quot;, or &quot;however&quot;. This seemingly harmless habit can cause our communications to break down, or to cause us to be seen as ineffective communicators or people who don&apos;t listen.  Note that no butts were harmed in the making of this podcast.  Referenced in this episode:<ul><li><a href='https://coffeegritandinspiration.com/over-apologizing-and-minimizing-yourself/'>S2E9: Overapologizing and Minimizing Yourself</a></li><li><a href='https://amzn.to/2Nx1Sjt'>What Got You Here Won&apos;t Get You There</a> [affiliate link] by Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter</li></ul>Have a wonderful week!<a rel="payment" href="https://coffeegritandinspiration.com/support-us/">Support the Show.</a>

S3E3: Emotionally Hijacked! 3 Ways To Take Back Control

Join Dianne Whitford from Coffee, Grit and Inspiration for brief thoughts on leadership, personal growth and development, and self-improvement! Topics range anywhere from emotional intelligence to militant authenticity to work/life balance and more. Come take a quick coffee break and have a listen!