041: Effective Communication in the Workplace + Keeping Pets Safe This Summer with Mary J. Nestor and Dr. José Arce

Saving With Steve

In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by international, award-winning speaker, consultant, trainer, coach, and author, Mary Nestor, and President of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Dr. José Arce. They discuss:

- How staying silent during critical moments can result in missed opportunities, broken relationships, and disastrous decisions

- Why despite the digital revolution, we are connecting more but communicating less

- Three main principles of effective communication and how to handle tough or tender conversations

- Tips to help find your voice and speak up at those critical moments in a way that creates impact and acceptance

- When to speak up, when to be silent, what to say, and how to approach difficult situations

- Learning how to effectively handle other people’s reactions as well as our own

- The importance of words, tone of voice, and body language in communication

- How we can empower ourselves and others by using our voice to communicate in healthy, constructive ways

- How healthy communication can reduce stress, solve problems, and strengthen our relationships

- The dangers that those who have pets face during the summer months, including heat, pests, and more

- Tips for keeping your pets away from outdoor and indoor poisons

- How to prepare for an emergency and how to prevent zoonotic disease

- What we should be looking out for when the temperature changes, whether it's hot or cold outside

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