Dr. Frank Plateroti discussed his book "Speak No Evil" which explores the impact of self-talk and communication on personal development and relationships, including concepts like self-esteem and birth destiny versus life destiny. The conversation covered various aspects of healthy self-esteem, including the dangers of comparison, the importance of humility in relationships, and the role of nature versus nurture in personal growth. Dr. Plateroti and Jerry explored practical applications of these concepts, discussing everything from teaching children gratitude and self-acceptance to the challenges of transitioning to higher learning environments and the importance of maintaining healthy relationships.
Healthy self-esteem is fundamental to success in relationships and career. Dr. Frank Plateroti shares that how we talk to ourselves shapes how we view ourselves and impacts the trajectory of our lives.
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Dr. Frank Plateroti earned his Doctorate Degree in Education Research and a Master’s Degree in Communication. For the past twenty years Dr. Plateroti has taught in the communication department at William Paterson University in New Jersey. Speak No Evil is the culmination of twenty years of teaching the communications course that he developed, which he describes as “the most rewarding period of my career.”