What to Do When Someone Invades Your Personal Space Have you ever felt uncomfortable because someone stood too close to you? Violation of personal space has always been an issue, but it has ramped up in recent months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Individual...
One Way to Reduce Others’ Resistance to your ideas and decisions When my girls were toddlers, I discovered the power of presenting options. If I said, “Put on this shirt” or “It’s time for bed,” rebellion inevitably ensued. But if I asked, “Which of these two...
5 Things Fake People Do What does it mean to be real? Well, I can think of a few things being your real, true, authentic self doesn’t mean. For example, being real doesn’t mean: Letting everyone see and know everything. You can be a private person and still be...
When to Avoid Eye Contact One of the most common “body language” tips out there is Look People in the Eye. Make eye contact! I have said it, too. Eye contact demonstrates that you are present and listening, it can show respect and empathy, it conveys confidence, and...
When & How to Interrupt In general… don’t interrupt. In one-on-one conversations and group settings, listen attentively and take turns talking. Don’t monopolize conversations, speak over others, or impatiently finish their sentences. Sometimes, though, you...
When Your Character & Behavior Aren’t Enough One thing I’ve learned as a presenter, teacher, business owner, and parent is that being a good example doesn’t make you a good leader. Don’t get me wrong: Being a good example is necessary. Vital, in fact. Human...
