Engaging in a conversation from different viewpoints can promote healthy communication. As someone who has specialized and taught communication skills over the past decade, the One Small Step program piqued my interest. After hearing the StoryCorps founder’s interview, I signed up to participate in the One Small Step program. At this time in our country’s […]
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3 Ways Targeted Generosity Builds Stronger Connections
There are many benefits that can be derived from the act of targeted generosity. Research has shown that there is a link between expressing gratitude with being generous, as both are forms of social support. The act of generosity towards others often elicits appreciation from the recipients. Recent research published in Psychosomatic Medicine: Journal of […]
3 Lessons for an Effective Speaking Process
We all have hurdles to navigate for an effective speaking process to make a difference with our message. As the weather has warmed, my husband and I took a quick trip up to the mountains near where we live to do some hiking. Unbeknownst to me, my husband had chosen a hike that did not […]
The ABCs of Business Communication
Business communication is an area of study that anyone who is in business and leadership should keep in mind. It may seem overwhelming, especially to new grads or individuals who are new to the field and concept. Here are a few tips I like to call the ABC’s of Business Communication: Ask the question. Wait […]
Keeping Yourself Motivated while Speaking
When you are speaking to a group of people, keeping them interested and informed can be quite a task. There are many techniques and tricks that you can use to achieve this goal. However, there is something that most people do not think about until they are the one who is going to be speaking. […]
How Can Group Coaching Help Your Business Team?
In the business world and in life in general communication is everything. It is how we get what we want; it is how we get what we need. This is a basic premise that we learn the moment we open our eyes in this world. It is how we communicate that changes over time. When […]