{"id":84,"date":"2017-03-20T02:11:40","date_gmt":"2017-03-20T02:11:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/strategicearth.wpengine.com\/?p=84"},"modified":"2024-11-15T21:55:31","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T21:55:31","slug":"the-subtleties-of-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/strategicearth.com\/the-subtleties-of-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"The Subtleties of Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Southern California, the transition between seasons is elusive, at best. As a native Canadian, experiencing seasons in Los Angeles seems to always be summer, summer, and more summer! It took some time before I stopped anticipating the type of distinct seasonal transitions I was used to, and started to notice &#8211; and be curious about &#8211; the more subtle indications that a new season was starting.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pausing and intentionally observing the subtleties of spring &#8211; the different bird songs, the blooming of California wildflowers &#8211; provides a beautiful opportunity to think about the importance of \u201cunconscious communication\u201d. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unconscious (or intuitive) communication is defined as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the subtle, unintentional, unconscious cues that provide information to another individual.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This can include both verbal (speech patterns, physical activity while speaking, or the tone of voice of an individual) and nonverbal (facial expressions and body language communication). <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As facilitators, our team works together to seek out and identify signs of unconscious communication that may be occurring within groups we work with. Asking open-ended questions (\u201cTell me more about\u2026\u201d) or having side-bar conversations with individuals to check in are tools we often use to support open and inclusive discussions. We also work hard to model positive communication skills and aim to be aware of any unconscious communication that we might be conveying.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turning your attention to these subtle, unintentional forms of communication that may be happening during a meeting or discussion can build mutual understanding and help support relationship building. And just like springtime in Southern California, this slight shift of focus can lead you to what you were seeking all along.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resource: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalance.com\/nonverbal-communication-in-the-workplace-1918470\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.thebalance.com\/nonverbal-communication-in-the-workplace-1918470<\/span><\/a>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-ks<\/span>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Southern California, the transition between seasons is elusive, at best. As a native Canadian, experiencing seasons in Los Angeles seems to always be summer, summer, and more summer! 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