Stereotypes: The Fast Food of Human Connecting
Stressed, tired, short-fused, somewhat anxious if not downright fearful, it’s easier than ever to look for shortcuts to get things done including our understanding of others.
Stressed, tired, short-fused, somewhat anxious if not downright fearful, it’s easier than ever to look for shortcuts to get things done including our understanding of others.
Are you running toward the roar or away? I sometimes wake up in the middle of the night and my mind begins to think about all
Change is hard. I’m not trying to be resistant. I get that those new steps and moves are better. It’s simply hard for me. My brain
Unbelievable the types of conversations we are having virtually! With the pandemic and our economic crisis swirling around us, we are laying people off – furloughing
Don’t discard your superpower! Our strength most often has a shadow side. Perhaps we are a skilled leader, and yet, when operating from our shadow, we
Read Virtual Communication Part 1: Wins vs. Losses Here The low growl. The vocal fry. The deeper, “Hey, I’m calm, professional, and not overly perky” voice
It’s super easy to notice what doesn’t work. In other mediums, like a concert or play, we notice when the lighting is bad and may even
“I’m leaving” and then the confessions flow. Several times I’ve transitioned from one company to another company, and I’ve learned more about true feelings in these
We need to get more people talking. Think about all the times you have been in a meeting and you ask a question, only to have
Most of us get that soft skills, including communication, listening and empathy, are key to our success in life and work. So why do we still
‘Tis the season of challenging communication. We’re tired and running from party to party, planning for the new year, and then we add family and intense
When your words have greater impact than you expect or intend. There’s Alex and there’s me. I see us as colleagues in a small office. When