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People Skills – Are They Born or Made?
People Skills – Are They Born or Made?

by Robert Tanner
Managers usually are promoted for their technical skills. Having technical skills does not mean one has people skills, however. Organizational turnover, poor morale, absenteeism, organizational conflicts, worker sabotage, and worker indifference are …

Body Language and Interpretation: How to Find the Most Important Person in the Room
Body Language and Interpretation: How to Find the Most Important Person in the Room

by Sharí Alexander
Understanding body language and interpretation is a skill not just reserved for public speaking. It’s useful to know in any social situation to better understand the relationships between individuals as well as how …

Anything But Ordinary – Richard Hatch: Commitment
Anything But Ordinary – Richard Hatch: Commitment

by Laurie Wilhelm
This is a very short clip from the new film Anything But Ordinary. In this clip, actor Richard Hatch discusses the commitment he made to get his Battlestar Galactica project off the ground.
It’s …

Seven Keys To Becoming More Likeable
Seven Keys To Becoming More Likeable

By Ken Warren
My wife, Christy, recently had to see a new doctor about a few questions she had. When she came home, I asked what the doctor had to say. She said that she couldn’t …

Workplace Gossip – What to Do About It
Workplace Gossip – What to Do About It

by Laurie Wilhelm
On one hand, we know that gossip and gossiping isn’t OK. On the other, we often like to hear the “dirt” on someone. Not only that, but it’s hard to cut off gossip …

Social Skills: How to Stand Out from the Crowd
Social Skills: How to Stand Out from the Crowd

by Laurie Wilhelm
OK – maybe not “stand out” from the crowd but certainly be noticed and liked by the people you’re with. The easiest way to do this is to be attentive. On a tactical …

Interpersonal Intelligence: Relationship Construction or Demolition
Interpersonal Intelligence: Relationship Construction or Demolition

by Laurie Wilhelm
Have you ever watched one of those videos showing the demolition of a building? It’s quite spectacular to watch a huge and solid structure crumble within seconds. It seems unimaginable that it could …

Profitable People Skills – Pay Back Time?
Profitable People Skills – Pay Back Time?

by Shawna Schuh
Here’s a refreshing article on improving social skills. Whether we’re coping with difficult people at work, a difficult boss, or a complete stranger, Shawna offers some wise advice on how we can handle …

What Are Good Non-Verbal Social Skills?

by Laurie Wilhelm
Good social skills, sometimes called interpersonal skills, are key to getting along with others and help us to connect with the people around us. They’re not about conforming, but having a healthy respect …

Asking for Feedback

This was my question to my peer when I was requesting feedback from her:
“I’ve attached the two ads that I spoke to you about when we met. If you have a moment, could you please …