Bob Keteyian has been counseling through the communication styles lens, focusing on the natural language of the client. This approach relies on the inherent processing abilities of each individual and is naturally validating. Each of us is unique and therefore has a unique communication style, which is related to our learning style.

Learning styles theory is at the base of the communication styles approach. The fundamental question Bob asked many years ago was this: How are learning styles reflected in interpersonal communication? Thinking in words, images, or feelings reflects some of the common, inherent differences that drive individual communication styles. It also helps explain the confusion and communication breakdowns that so readily occur. When you solve the communication style conflicts in relationships, you increase collaboration and give clearer definition to other personal and relational issues.

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"The openness of the digital commons has created abundant and freely available social value but not a way to monetize it. In the talk from the 2008 Emerging Communications Conference, Michel Bauwens of the P2P Foundation asks: to which degree are the interests of peer producing and sharing communities both similar but also divergent with the owners of the infrastructures and the proprietary platforms? Can we find a way that satisfies both communities and corporations? ..is the founder of the Foundation for Peer to Peer Alternatives which researches and promotes peer to peer alternatives in all areas of social life. He is a Belgian national now living in Chiang Mai, Thailand, animating a global cybercollective from this tropical mountain city which is at the epicenter of the Asian Renaissance. Before, he was a serial internet entrepreneur in his native country, active in extranets/intranets, and interactive marketing. His last job was as eBusiness..."

"Our cohousing neighborhood includes 28 homes clustered around a common house. There are five "associate member" (but privately-owned) houses built along the road leading into Rocky Hill Cohousing. These five households may be "associate members" of Rocky Hill and take part in community life. Though all 28 units in the central area are spoken for, we are accepting applications for the waiting list. As of August 2006, one of these front lot homes may be available."