Strong communication skills can help you in both your personal and professional life. While verbal and written communication skills are important, research has shown that nonverbal behaviors make up a large percentage of our daily interpersonal communication. How can you improve your nonverbal communication skills? Paying closer attention to your nonverbal signals is an excellent place[…]
Ghosting occurs when someone you are dating or getting to know disappears without a trace. This could happen at the very beginning of a relationship or in the middle of one, whether in person or online. Dealing with being ghosted is incredibly difficult—especially because you usually don’t know the cause or know how to react. […]
Conventional wisdom (and research) says that good communication can improve relationships, increasing intimacy, trust, and support. The converse is also true: poor communication can weaken bonds, creating stress, mistrust and even contempt! Because conflict is virtually inevitable in relationships (and not necessarily a sign of trouble), you can reduce a significant amount of[…]
Good communication is at the heart of any healthy relationship. And the way you communicate about disagreements can either help or harm your relationship. Here are some common mistakes to avoid when you get into an argument. Conventional wisdom (and research) says that good communication can improve relationships, increasing intimacy, trust, and support. The[…]
Do you have the leadership skills that employers look for? Whether you are an office manager or a project leader, all good leaders require a number of soft skills to help them positively interact with employees or team members. What Makes an Effective Leader Effective leaders have the ability to communicate well, motivate their team, handle and[…]
Take a deep breath. You got this. Whether with loved ones, friends, or coworkers, we typically spend our lives avoiding the inevitability of a difficult conversation. However, when it’s time for them to happen, they have to just… well, happen. Work conversations can be especially difficult – especially when emotion is involved – because you have[…]
When we pay attention to the words we use and the way we use them, we improve the odds of strengthening and deepening our most meaningful relationships. Your coworker Joe is a nice guy, but he’s an interrupter: You’ll nearly be done making a point and he cuts in — to agree, to disagree[…]
I am not sure how it began, but there is a definite belief among many people that asking for help is a sign of weakness. In my work as a leadership coach, I see it again and again in all kinds of organizations, companies and teams: very smart people need help but don’t ask for[…]
Culture has vast implications for social perception. KEY POINTS The way we interpret facial movements and the messages we derive from facial expressions can be influenced by our cultures. Some facial expressions of emotion translate better than others. What gets lost most often in translation are the nuances of emotions. There are both commonalities and[…]
Why Do I Feel So Angry? One in three people say they have a close friend or family member who has anger problems. The finding, from a Mental Health Foundation survey, suggests that many of us will encounter work situations where emotions run high, and may spill over into anger. Not all[…]