How Does Your Message Land?  Are you aware of how your communication lands when speaking with someone? As we strengthen our emotional intelligence, we gain insight into how we impact those around us.  It’s not uncommon to speak with good intentions and realize that the receiving party has become uncomfortable, so much so that they are defensive.  Reflecting on how a conversation might have escalated when you felt misunderstood is a great way to break your unhelpful communication pattern. When