The Jefferson Fisher Podcast
Civility Media
Communicate with confidence so you can argue less and talk more. Every episode of The Jefferson Fisher Podcast is packed with actionable strategies you can implement today to improve the way you communicate. Make your next conversation the one that changes everything. New episodes every Tuesday. The Jefferson Fisher Podcast on Youtube Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen or watch on Spotify Order my book The Next Conversation Join my School of Communication Subscribe to my Newsletter Follow me on Instagram Follow me on TikTok Follow me on LinkedIn
Categories: Education
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In this episode, I break down how to communicate clearly and confidently without crossing into rude or aggressive territory. You’ll learn why tone matters more than words, how to frame sentences so people actually listen, and why the most assertive communicators say less, not more. If you’ve ever been told you’re “too soft” or worried about coming off harsh, this one will change how you speak immediately. Order The Next Conversation Workbook: https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/workbook Thank you to our sponsors: Cozy Earth. Upgrade Your Every Day. Get 40% off at cozyearth.com/jefferson or use code JEFFERSON at check out. LMNT. Head to https://drinkLMNT.com/jefferson to try risk free. BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/jeffersonfisher for a discount on your first month of therapy. Order my new book, The Next Conversation, or listen to the full audiobook today. Like what you hear? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Want a FREE communication tip each week? Click here to join my newsletter. Join My School of Communication Watch my podcast on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Follow me on TikTok Follow me on LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Previous episodes
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75 - How to Sound Assertive Without Sounding Rude Tue, 13 Jan 2026
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74 - 3 Communication Habits to Change This Year Tue, 06 Jan 2026
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73 - The Best Communication Advice of 2025 Tue, 30 Dec 2025
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72 - How to Prepare for a Hard Conversation Tue, 23 Dec 2025
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71 - How to Shut Down Gaslighting Without Escalating Tue, 16 Dec 2025
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70 - Robert Greene: Why People Manipulate & How to Protect Yourself Tue, 09 Dec 2025
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69 - This Is Why Emotional People Hijack Conversations Tue, 02 Dec 2025
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68 - How To Talk To Someone You Completely Disagree With Tue, 25 Nov 2025
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67 - Good Communication Is Overrated—Try This Instead Tue, 18 Nov 2025
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66 - From Denny’s Waitress to Billion-Dollar CEO with Jamie Kern Lima Tue, 11 Nov 2025
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65 - 3 Simple Questions That Put You Back in Control Tue, 04 Nov 2025
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64 - Top Conflict Coach Shares the Key to Staying Cool Under Attack Tue, 28 Oct 2025
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63 - You’ve Been Talking All Wrong in Difficult Conversations Tue, 21 Oct 2025
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62 - Dr. Becky: How to Stay Patient When You’re Triggered Tue, 14 Oct 2025
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61 - Being Nice Won’t Save You in Difficult Conversations Tue, 07 Oct 2025
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60 - STOP Trying to Be Calm. This Is How You Actually Handle Emotional People Tue, 30 Sep 2025
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59 - What They Really Mean When They Belittle You Tue, 23 Sep 2025
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58 - Dr. John Delony: Why Your Body Can’t Tell Real Fights From Fake Ones Tue, 16 Sep 2025
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57 - How To Stay In Control! Even When Conversations Turn Emotional Tue, 09 Sep 2025
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56 - 3 Communication Mistakes That Are Making You Lose Control Tue, 02 Sep 2025
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55 - 3 Courtroom Tricks That Work in Everyday Conversations Tue, 26 Aug 2025
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54 - Body Language Expert: The #1 Cue That Makes People Dislike You Tue, 19 Aug 2025
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53 - Top 3 Signs of Emotional Immaturity Tue, 12 Aug 2025
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52 - How to Talk to Someone Who Doesn’t Like You Tue, 05 Aug 2025
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51 - What to Say to Someone Who’s Grieving Tue, 29 Jul 2025
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50 - Happiness Expert: Communication Hacks That Instantly Boost Your Mood Tue, 22 Jul 2025
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49 - One Phrase That Instantly Ends Arguments Tue, 15 Jul 2025
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48 - How to Speak with Confidence at Work Tue, 08 Jul 2025
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47 - What to do When Someone Talks Over You Tue, 01 Jul 2025
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46 - What Serving 7 Years in Prison Taught Damon West About Communication Tue, 24 Jun 2025
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45 - 3 Keys to Shut Down the Silent Treatment Tue, 17 Jun 2025
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44 - How to De-Escalate a Shouting Match Tue, 10 Jun 2025
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43 - Outsmarting Narcissists: The Praise or Provoke Trap Tue, 03 Jun 2025
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42 - How to Talk to Anyone on Edge Without Getting Pulled In Tue, 27 May 2025
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41 - 3 Steps to End a Relationship with Respect Tue, 20 May 2025
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40 - Erin McGoff: How to be Instantly More Confident at Work Tue, 13 May 2025
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39 - How Your Inner Circle Shapes Your Communication Tue, 06 May 2025
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38 - Communication Habits That Build Your Reputation Tue, 29 Apr 2025
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37 - The 3 Parenting Skills That Shape Future Communicators Tue, 22 Apr 2025
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36 - The Best Way to Shut Down a Narcissist Tue, 15 Apr 2025
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35 - How to Handle Nervousness Before a Big Conversation Tue, 08 Apr 2025
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34 - How to Stay Calm When You’re Disrespected Tue, 01 Apr 2025
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33 - Charles Duhigg: Asking Questions That Build Instant Connection Tue, 25 Mar 2025
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32 - Bonus Episode: Chapter 1 from The Next Conversation Fri, 21 Mar 2025
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31 - The Next Conversation Starts Here Tue, 18 Mar 2025
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30 - Chris Voss: FBI-Backed Tactics for Better Communication Tue, 11 Mar 2025
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29 - Mel Robbins: How to Handle Difficult People with the Let Them Theory Tue, 04 Mar 2025
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28 - How My Parents Raised an Expert Communicator Tue, 25 Feb 2025
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27 - My Top 3 Lessons in Communication Tue, 18 Feb 2025
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26 - The Last Word Tue, 07 Jan 2025