On the job, you learn to collaborate with others even if you don't have much in common with them. If you can do that, you might think it would be easy to work as a team with your significant other. Unfortunately, this winds up being a major challenge for many couples. As much as you love each other, you may need to develop skills that will help you to interact effectively. … [Read more...] about A Couple’s Guide to Working as a Team
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Essential Communications Skills That Leaders Need
Being in a leadership position can test your communication skills. You have to be able to connect with others, so you can work together to reach your common goals. If you think you may need some help in this area, you have plenty of company. Almost 57% of employees report being given inadequate directions, and 69% of managers say they’re uncomfortable communicating with … [Read more...] about Essential Communications Skills That Leaders Need
Top 5 Traits of Highly Communicative Parents
Communication in any relationship is important, and sometimes easily overlooked. Because our children learn from us, the way we communicate to and around them is especially important. Practicing good communication creates a deeper bond within the parent-child relationship, grows your child’s self-esteem, and models healthy communication practices to your child. Making … [Read more...] about Top 5 Traits of Highly Communicative Parents
Modern Rules for Handling Income Inequality in Your Relationships
Money is a major source of conflict in many relationships. Disagreements and awkwardness can become even more intense when you make significantly more or less than your partner. The situation is becoming more common in the aftermath of the pandemic. While some recessions spread their losses around equally, COVID-19 widened the gap between rich and poor. How can you keep … [Read more...] about Modern Rules for Handling Income Inequality in Your Relationships
How to Prevent Stonewalling in Your Relationship
Have you ever been in an argument with your partner that just keeps getting more and more intense? Everything said seems like the same thing over and over again. And then the argument escalates to the point where one partner completely withdraws, pushing the other way. It’s like a stone wall was built to solve the problem. Yet you’re both left feeling alone or … [Read more...] about How to Prevent Stonewalling in Your Relationship