Mar
4
2009
by admin on March 4, 2009
The word quantum is Latin and means “how great” or “how much.” Now in quantum mechanics, it refers to a discrete (specific) unit (measurement) that quantum theory assigns to certain quantities, such as the energy of an atom at rest. The field of quantum mechanics came about due to the discovery that waves have discrete energy packets (called quanta) that can behave in a manner similar to particles. In other words, depending on the constitution of a waves energy packets, it can act or represent itself in different ways. Taking this one step further, a “quantum state” refers to any [...]
Mar
4
2009
by admin on March 4, 2009
Communication is the physiological and verbal manifestation of the string of thoughts being constructed in the mind of the originator. In other words, what you say and do while speaking to someone is the RESULT of a thought or string of thoughts. Just like communication, all of our other actions are the manifestation of the thoughts we have. The underlying theme of importance is that thoughts CONTROL AND DICTATE our actions. When we are attempting to persuade someone, what we are in effect trying to do is dictate and control their thoughts… The result of which will hopefully be the [...]
Feb
27
2009
by admin on February 27, 2009
To begin wrapping up our five part miniseries on questions, I am going to give you some examples of each type of questions that we defined in post #3 and then illustrate a scenario where they can be used to further the progress of the communication. Now in rooting around the internet you will find a ton of “types” of questions. I want you to understand that although some of the noted researchers, academics and philosophers of the world may have coined some of the more popular “types”, there is no formally accepted universal grouping of question sets. Some examples [...]
Feb
27
2009
by admin on February 27, 2009
In following post #2 in our questioning series that addressed why questions are generally superior to statements in a persuasion setting, let’s now talk about what questions can do to someone’s perspective exactly. There are 5 major functions that questions can serve during the course of a communication interaction. These functions are NOT exclusive to themselves either… A question can mix and match and employ any or most of them in a single phrase. I will provide a quick explanation and example for each. [amprotect=2, 3] 1. QUANTUM – Questions can offer a re-directing or quantum view of things. What [...]
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