How to REPAIR Difficult Relationships with Kit Welchlin

February 5, 2018 Nancy Meyer, MA 0:26:58

Episode 109: How to REPAIR Difficult Relationships with Kit Welchlin

 

EPISODE NOTES

He sprinkles techniques he uses in handling difficult people and other valuable communication techniques you can use. Kit says, “Everyone is normal, until you get to know them.” LOL! Click or Tap to DOWNLOAD

What movie gave Kit the idea to create self-characters resembling his internal struggles? These characters appear in vignettes inside his two books, The Communication Kit, Volume 1 and The Communication Kit, Volume II. Light-hearted books with serious topics. 

Which is Kit’s passion, public speaking or real estate? How do these focuses complement each other? How did he wind up owning a manufacturing company in his twenties?

Dr. Joseph DeVito outlined a R.E.P.A.I.R. Model in The Interpersonal Communication Book. The concept has been effective with over 20 of Kit’s clients and used himself to keep his relationships on solid footing.

“This model isn’t a quick fix,” says Kit. If it takes several years to get a relationship off track, it will take time and vulnerability to try new ways of interacting to repair hurtful communications. I have included the model, so you can easily jot down acronym notes and start using this tool today!

R.E.P.A.I.R. MODEL
Recognize:
Engage:
Pose:
Affirm:
Integrate:
Risk (foundation):

Kit adds another author’s proven concepts to the R.E.P.A.I.R. Model. Raymond Zeuschner outlines in Communicating Today the number of times it could take to repeat a new behavior before it changes the interaction in a relationship.
How many times have you been in a situation where you change your behavior to improve a relationship and the other person doesn’t respond in turn? What if you allowed more times for the other person to respond?

Did you know it could take 27 consecutive repetitions of a new behavior to form a new communication pattern? Kit combines this knowledge with the REPAIR Model to help his audiences and clients understand what they need to do to be successful in repairing important relationships.

Remember, “1% of the population is ruthless,” says Kit. After giving your best efforts to repair a relationship, let go and move on with the knowledge of Maya Angelo, “when someone shows you who they are, believe them.”

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  • Purchase The Communication Kit, Volume 1 and The Communication Kit, Volume 2 through Amazon  Click Here to Receive 20% Discount Kit is also a contributing author in the books, Amazing Workplace and the World’s Greatest Speakers.
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How to REPAIR Difficult Relationships with Kit Welchlin Episode 109  Kit Welchlin Website

Podcast Sponsor

Mary Jo McGuire, Ramsey County Commissioner, Minnesota. https://www.ramseycounty.us/your-government/leadership/board-commissioners/mary-jo-mcguire-district-2

Resources

Podcast Guest Mentor

Kit Wechlin. A born public speaker and trainer, Kit Welchlin began public speaking at the age of 9 in 4-H. By 16, he was organizing and facilitating presentations on leadership, citizenship, community service and motivation for the 4-H and Future Farmers of America.

Kit Welchlin purchased his first manufacturing company at age 21, and by 26 was CEO and Chairman of the Board of three manufacturing companies in three states. He’s been an instructor with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, where he has been repeatedly nominated as an Outstanding Faculty member. He is a Professional Member of the National Speakers Association.

Kit has a B.S. Degree in Speech Communication, Business Administration and Political Science. He earned an M.A. Degree in Speech Communication and Business Administration.

• In 2014, Kit was inducted into the Minnesota Speakers Association Hall of Fame.
• He has delivered more than 3,000 speeches and seminars to more than 500,000 people over the past 26 years.

Episode 109: How to REPAIR Difficult Relationships with Kit Welchlin

Nancy Meyer, MA
Author: Nancy Meyer, MA

Nancy Meyer, M.A., an entrenovation mentor, author, podcaster, and founder of WeMentor, inc. Nancy has invested more than three decades guiding entrenovators and creative leaders in developing the self-leadership, clarity, and resilience required to bring meaningful ideas to life. Her work blends strategic thinking with mindful practice, helping clients evolve themselves as they redesign their businesses. A former entrepreneurship and small business finance professor at two private universities, Nancy has shaped curriculum and leadership programs that integrate research, innovation, and emotional intelligence. She is known for uniting practical business insight with relational literacy and a deep respect for the creative process. Raised on a Minnesota dairy farm, she learned early that work can be both contribution and calling—a lesson that informs everything she teaches. Nancy lives in Minnesota with her husband, Matthew, and their miniature schnauzer, Letty, and delights in the unfolding adult life of their daughter, Olivia. Nancy founded WeMentor, inc. in 1992 to transform the leadership in our country by providing experiential mentoring to entrenovators - where innovative thinking dances with entrepreneurial action. She has mentored thousands and is eager to work with you! Assert self-leadership and get started today! Clients say, “Nancy is a compelling, engaging, and...

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Nancy Meyer, M.A., an entrenovation mentor, author, podcaster, and founder of WeMentor, inc. Nancy has invested more than three decades guiding entrenovators and creative leaders in developing the self-leadership, clarity, and resilience required to bring meaningful ideas to life. Her work blends strategic thinking with mindful practice, helping clients evolve themselves as they redesign their businesses. A former entrepreneurship and small business finance professor at two private universities, Nancy has shaped curriculum and leadership programs that integrate research, innovation, and emotional intelligence. She is known for uniting practical business insight with relational literacy and a deep respect for the creative process. Raised on a Minnesota dairy farm, she learned early that work can be both contribution and calling—a lesson that informs everything she teaches. Nancy lives in Minnesota with her husband, Matthew, and their miniature schnauzer, Letty, and delights in the unfolding adult life of their daughter, Olivia. Nancy founded WeMentor, inc. in 1992 to transform the leadership in our country by providing experiential mentoring to entrenovators - where innovative thinking dances with entrepreneurial action. She has mentored thousands and is eager to work with you! Assert self-leadership and get started today! Clients say, “Nancy is a compelling, engaging, and ‘decipher the trees from the forest’ kind of mentor, speaker, and leader. A dedicated entrepreneurial leader and mentor who role models what she preaches. Her style and candor enrich the content she delivers and the results clients experience.” Nancy accepts people where they are while inspiring them to break through into new dimensions:  As an Entrenovator (innovative thinker with entrepreneurial action),  As a Competent Business Owner (Practitioner)  As a Mentor (Role Model)  As a Spiritual Being and Self-Leadership Master! Start by subscribing to WeMentor Mondays with Nancy PODCAST and purchasing “What Am I Made For? Incubate and Birth Big and Little Ideas.” Join your peers and hear meaningful conversations as you evolve how you lead and redesign your business. SUBSCRIBE TODAY!