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The tone we use within our conversations is like a superpower—one that we can use in positive or negative ways.
Did you know tone of voice is the leading cause of miscommunication? Research tells us that 10 percent of conflict is due to a difference in opinion and 90 percent is due to the tone of voice. It’s important to think about what tone you generally take and whether you have different tones with different people. (We tend to speak more poorly to the people we love the most.)
How you adjust your tone of voice, especially within partner conflict, can allow you to be a more compassionate communicator. Think about how much easier cake flavor decisions and invite list discussions could be if we keep our tone of voice in check during wedding planning and preparations!
Amelia Reigstad, Ph.D., is a communication consultant, best-selling author and founder of The Women Collective, a curated retail experience in downtown White Bear Lake. Learn more at thewomencollective.com.
