Active listening is focusing on what the person you’re speaking with is saying. That sounds simple, doesn’t it? In theory, yes, listening to someone else is easy if there isn’t a dog barking or radio going off in the background. The issue is that when we listen, we...
What a trip around the sun! I recently celebrated my birthday and a truly record-breaking year of experiences and achievements. But when I was asked my famous birthday question “Best experience of last year, best of next” – I just couldn’t pick one. Here for you are...
There are many social media platforms these days, but LinkedIn is still the king (or queen) of business networks. Creating an “All-Star” LinkedIn profile and leveraging your profile can help improve your visibility and ignite new connections, learning, and...
Can you start a conversation with anyone, anywhere? Remember the nerves you had before attending a party in your teens? Oh, the angst! Maybe you still feel that kind of angst when meeting with a new friend, or attending a big gathering? And, doesn’t it always seem...
Body language is a fascinating thing. Why? Because our body is the main tool for our communication. As I mention in my book, “Emotional Magnetism,” UCLA psychology professor Albert Mehrabian discovered that face-to-face communication can be broken down into three...
How are your active listening skills with others during the pandemic? When we feel heard and understood our relationships are rewarding and resilient. Be honest with yourself - are you genuinely interested in what other people have to say? Most people aren’t listening...