Archive for the communication skills
Strong women have more trouble picking their battles than they do standing up for themselves. Here are tips for choosing when and how to stand your ground.
Making a cultural gaffe in the Philippines made me think about how clear I am in asking for what I want, from food to life.
Gloria Lau, interim CEO of YWCA, shared the magic of “talking story” when connecting with new people.
Most people who like control have used this pattern both successfully and excessively. Do you know when you cross the line and your demands become freakish?
Right or wrong, it’s time to adjust our speaking and writing to the shrinking attention span.
There is a limit to the results being nice will get you. In fact, being nice can limit your effectiveness. A study proves you should be stingy with your generosity.
The traits of decisiveness and assertiveness used to be attributed to men. Now many women are quick thinkers, solution finders and speak up. Yet, is this always good? Find out the light and dark side of your strengths.
