Communication Skills
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.
How to think on your feet: 10 tips for a more confident you
How good are you at thinking on your feet?
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.
Master these four key interpersonal communication skills
Mastering interpersonal communication is key to success in both personal and professional life. From active listening to nonverbal cues, these essential skills shape our interactions. Discover the four key interpersonal communication types and examples that will transform your relationships.
Why Zoom meetings are broken, and how to fix them
Zoom plays a vital role in the post-pandemic business landscape. But, for many, the words 'team Zoom meeting' don’t spark joy.
How to be tactful: Nine science-backed approaches
What is tactful behavior, and what’s the process of how to be tactful?
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.
Employee communication guide: Key to workplace success
Effective employee communication isn't just nice to have—it's crucial for business success. It can boost productivity by 25% and shareholder returns by 47%. But poor communication leads to misunderstandings and project failures. Discover how to master this vital skill and transform your workplace.
Effective communication at work: The four elements and techniques to improve it
Effective communication in the ever-changing, dynamic workplace
60 Fun work conversation starters (Beyond ‘What do you do?’)
Tired of asking, 'What do you do?' at work? Explore 60 fresh conversation starters that ease social anxiety, spark genuine connections, and help you connect with coworkers in any setting.
How to overcome the most common barriers to communication
You've heard the “communication is key ” cliché, haven't you? There's a reason that sentiment is often repeated. It's true.
How to dispute a bad performance review
A bad performance review doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom