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Dinner Conversations with Dr. V
Dinner Conversations is a podcast about becoming better at home, at work, and within yourself. Through honest and practical conversations , Dr. Vernard Jenkins explores the soft skills that shape relationships, leadership, confidence,communication, accountability and emotional intelligence. Each episode turns real life challenges into clear actions listeners can use immediately. People will love this show because it’s relatable , direct and built for everyday people who want to handle conflict…
Episodes
- Dinner Conversations with Dr. V
Receive Feedback Without Getting Defensive
You do not have to accept every opinion as truth. But you do need to listen long enough to discover what may be useful. Pause before you protect, ask for…
- Dinner Conversations with Dr. V
You Cannot Lead People You Only Correct
Correction is necessary, but it cannot be your only leadership language. Catch progress, protect dignity, and coach people to think not simply to avoid the…
- Dinner Conversations with Dr. V
Why People Stop Talking to You
Silence is not always peace. Sometimes it means people no longer believe their truth will be handled well. Listen past the first sentence, manage your first…
- Dinner Conversations with Dr. V
How to Apologize Without Making Excuses
A real apology includes ownership, awareness of impact, and a changed action. Remove the “but.” Stop arguing people out of their experience. Let your next…
- Dinner Conversations with Dr. V
Direct Does Not Mean Disrespectful
You can confront the issue without crushing the person. Strong communication focuses on facts, impact, and a clear path forward not labels, humiliation, or…
- Dinner Conversations with Dr. V
Why “Calm Down” Rarely Works
“Calm down” may feel like the fastest response, but it often creates more distance. Validate before you solve, regulate your own reaction, and ask a grounding…
- Dinner Conversations with Dr. V
Stop Saying “I’m Fine” When You’re Not
“I’m fine” may be your default response, but it can also become emotional armor. Learn to name what is real, choose safe people, and ask for the kind of…