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
Empathy
Why It’s So Important to be Empathetic
Merriam-Webster defines empathy as: “The action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an objectively explicit manner.” It might seem like empathy is something that you do … [Read more...] about Why It’s So Important to be Empathetic
How Contempt Can Harm Your Relationship And What To Do About It
Contempt: it’s one of the most poisonous ways of communication that can ruin your relationship. It normally shows up as a result of unresolved anger that gets built up over time. But what is contempt? And how might it harm your relationship? How do you and your partner share or process anger? Contempt happens when one or both partners bottle up their anger. Instead of … [Read more...] about How Contempt Can Harm Your Relationship And What To Do About It
An Introvert’s Guide to Communication in Relationships
Have you ever felt lost and maybe confused, yet unsure about how to communicate your inner world with your significant other? Have you ever been misunderstood or called “too sensitive” by a partner? These are problems many introverts go through at some point in time. Introverts are people who recharge their energy alone. Their strength lies in focusing inward and putting … [Read more...] about An Introvert’s Guide to Communication in Relationships
6 Ways to Teach Empathy to Children
The ability to understand the feelings of others is a core quality that contributes to healthy, prosperous relationships and social connections. Parents who know how to foster empathy in their children weren’t born with this knowledge - they learned and applied it. And you can too! This skill can be tricky to learn, especially for toddlers. However, all of the work and … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Teach Empathy to Children