I’m sure people say you’re good at your job, you’re competent, you’re smart, and you’re pretty funny. How do you know if what they’re saying is true or whether they’re just being nice? How does a person know themselves, really?
We often see ourselves in the reflection of others, a mirroring of the judgments of those around us. This is called […]
Have you noticed at work the communication climate or culture can change day to day? When things are going well, people are warm and friendly. When things are going poorly, people are cold and distance. Somedays you really believe you could cut the tension with a knife. It is a good idea to have some sure-fire strategies for maintaining […]
If you are a social person, you probably say, “Good morning,” and chat briefly with coworkers, and participate fully in lively discussions in meetings. You may have noticed experienced some turnover recently, people coming and going, and you often have to start relationships with new people. It is important for personal and professional success to be able to establish […]
If you have a diverse team at work with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, it is sometimes a struggle to understand what people mean by what they say. Be the person that helps everybody understand each other better.
Feelings are internal reactions, and we can tell what people are feeling only from what they tell us, and from their overt […]
I’m at that age now, where I see my friends more often at their parents’ funerals, than at other social events. I’m filled with many mixed emotions. It’s confusing. I’m not sure if I feel sorrow or if I feel sorry for them. I go to the store and pick up a sympathy card, but I don’t see empathy […]