Clear, efficient communication is an art form, and it can take a lot of practice to master. Here are some helpful tips to guide you in improving your communication skills, so you can become assertive and confident in getting your message across. How to effectively communicate Be an active listener...

It’s pretty common to feel socially awkward at times. Making conversation with strangers, trying to mingle, or going on a first date can all be really nerve-wracking! Learn how to keep your cool, make conversation, and be yourself when you’re out and about. But even if your default mode is...

Some situations will call for certain styles, or you might find that one style is particularly effective with one employee, while another works better for someone else. Styles can be combined, and people use styles different than their default one based on who they are communicating with. There is...

Motivation is what drives us to make the things happen – but staying motivated isn’t always easy. Get some tips on how to become (and stay!) motivated, and suggestions for what to do if you just can’t get into gear. This can help if: Positive and negative motivation Motivation is what drives...

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Checking in with your family and friends and asking how they’re going is important, but can be tricky. To make the conversation easier, you’ve got to figure out four things: the right location, the most constructive questions to ask, the best ways to respond and what to do afterwards. ...