The value of validation

The value of validation

Of course, it’s good to make up our own mind about whether something we’re doing is right or not. Nevertheless, a bit of external validation is still very welcome. We can seek it out ourselves, for our own needs. But what about other people—those we have reason to...
Connection or fluency?

Connection or fluency?

Which is more important: being fluent or being connected with your audience i.e. the other party? Traditionally, we pay a lot of attention to being fluent, even organising many aids to make sure we can join words together in a smooth and flowing way. Actually…...