Are You Communicating or Storytelling? Stop Misunderstandings Before They Grow

Are you responding to what someone actually said, or to the story you created about what they meant? Text messages and emails make communication convenient, but they also leave room for assumptions, misread tone, delayed responses, and unnecessary conflict. In this video, Donna Tashjian shares practical communication lessons inspired by Renée Marino’s work on becoming a master communicator. You will learn: • How a one-word text can become an entire story in your mind • What Renée Marino calls the “Three Act Play” • Why texting and email are poor tools for difficult conversations • The communication hierarchy Donna recommends • How avoiding uncomfortable conversations allows resentment to grow • Why you need stillness to hear and understand your own voice • Three questions to ask before misunderstanding becomes conflict When your brain starts spinning, stop and make the call. Real communication requires more than words on a screen. Tone, pauses, facial expressions, honesty, and presence all matter. One courageous conversation can clear up what hours of thinking never will. Ephesians 4:29 reminds us to let our words be good and helpful so they bring encouragement. Psalm 139:23 gives us another powerful place to begin: “Search me, God, and know my heart.” Ask yourself: Who do I need to call instead of text? Where have I made assumptions instead of asking for clarity? What uncomfortable conversation is God nudging me to have? Your voice has the power to bring peace, healing, truth, and restored connection. Use it with grace, love, and courage. Visit https://www.ivibrantliving.com/ Subscribe for more videos about Kingdom Spiritual Intelligence, Christian leadership, communication, discernment, and leading with God as your CEO. #CommunicationSkills #ChristianLeadership #DifficultConversations #HealthyRelationships #KingdomLeadership #VibrantLiving