Off The Data Provided
Off The Data Provided is an interpersonal communication podcast hosted by Dr. Marcus C. Shepard, where he walks you through different interpersonal communication concepts, theories, and skills. The aims of this podcast are to make you more ethical and effective with your interpersonal communication, give you a better understanding of how technology impacts interpersonal communication, and hopefully improve your interpersonal communication relationships.
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Episodes
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Welcome to "Off the Data Provided," an illuminating podcast on interpersonal communication hosted by Dr. Marcus C. Shepard. Dive into fascinating communication concepts, theories, and skills aimed at making you a more ethical and effective communicator.
In this inaugural episode, Dr. Shepard explores the interpersonal communication continuum, a framework conceptualized by Martin Buber, highlighting the spectrum from impersonal to interpersonal communication. Discover how technology influences our interactions and learn strategies to foster meaningful, I-thou relationships, overcoming the superficial I-you exchanges often prevalent in digital spaces.
Episode Highlights:
Understanding interpersonal communication and its types: I-it, I-you, and I-thou communication.
Insights on how roles and technology shape our communication and connections.
Strategies for transforming surface-level interactions into deeper relationships.
Tune in for valuable advice during the "Ask Dr. Shepard" segment, tackling real-life communication challenges sent in by listeners. If you would like to submit your question for advice, feel free to email Dr. Shepard at OffTheDataProvided@gmail.com.