The Mouse in the Room with Author David Wood

Get David's new book here: Mouseintheroom.com Show Notes:  There's a mouse in the room…because the elephant is not alone. The mouse represents our unspoken, unexpressed feelings, thoughts, and body sensations that have a real impact on our experiences and our relationships. They are unspoken because we spend so much time trying to get what we want and trying not to get in trouble at the same time.  When we’re willing to risk being more truthful in an artful way life gets better. The Mouse in the Room is more subtle.  The mouse may be a disappointment you experienced; something that happened that you still have a feeling about. It may be something you need to confess to from years ago. It could be something you desire but have not had the courage to express.  Speaking the truth about these mice frees up energy for me.  We can not underestimate what it can do for the other person.  The reason we don’t name our mice: it can be awkward. It can be challenging. But we demonstrate our leadership when we are willing to. Find out more and join the 'Mouse Naming Movement' here.        If this episode resonated with you, you might enjoy our free People Skillz community — a structured space to practice steadier, more intentional communication. We also created a short Communication Patterns Quiz to help you identify how you respond under pressure. You’ll find both here.