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10 types of nonverbal communication (that build rapport)

Have you ever fretted over a draft of an email or a text message and asked a friend to review it before you hit “send”? My guess is that most of us have found ourselves in that situation a few times. Now, have you ever asked a friend to review your hand gestures, posture or voice intonation? Probably not.

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A definitive guide to fostering interpersonal relationships at work

50 questions to get to know someone: build a deep connection

Whether it's our colleagues, family members, or even partners, we all have people we see regularly. We know their life story. Their habits and quirks (sometimes a little too well), where they grew up, and their star sign. But, how well do we know them, really? Read on for our guide to the best questions to spark meaningful conversations and build deeper connections with the people around you.

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A framework for giving and receiving feedback gracefully

A framework for giving and receiving feedback gracefully

Why is regularly giving and receiving feedback in the workplace so crucial? Because it's virtually impossible to escape having, or being subjected to, personal bias! Everyone has their internal and very unique views of the world around them. These opinions get formed by our upbringing, education, beliefs, social circumstances, values, etc. Biases can be conscious or unconscious, but we rarely openly express them.

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