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Understanding Others Doesn’t Mean Talking About Ourselves

Understanding Others Doesn’t Mean Talking About Ourselves
This is an odd title, I know. But let me explain…
There are times when we’re in conversation with a colleague, friend or family member and, as we’re listening, we …

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Article Archive for April 2009

Self-Expression: Is it OK?
Self-Expression: Is it OK?

by Laurie Wilhelm
We may not always remember this, but we all have the opportunity to choose how we express our feelings. The consequences of our expressions are no big deal when we’re feeling good. At …

An Important Interpersonal Skill

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“So much attention is paid to the aggressive sins, such as violence and cruelty and greed with all their tragic effects, that too little attention is paid to the passive sins, such as apathy and …

Courtesy is a Daily Act, Not a Random Act

For whatever reasons, I’m hearing a lot about random acts of kindness. I think it’s fun, to be sneakily kind on the side, but it’s made me think (again) about where courtesy ends and random …

Interpersonal Skills: Here to Listen
Interpersonal Skills: Here to Listen

by Laurie Wilhelm
The other day, my friend was told some bad news. Really bad news.
She wanted to talk to her friends about it. When she did, they listened to the story and commiserated by telling …