Have you ever wondered how some people seem to almost effortlessly connect with just about anyone? One key strategy they often employ is the use of qualifiers, which take the form of questions or statements.
There are a lot of tips, tricks, and techniques that go into persuasiveness, but most of them depend on this one core skill to work well.
Do you want to sound more confident when you speak? Here's a very simple trick to help you do that no matter what the situation.
Do you ever get caught up in "should I have done that?"-type of self-doubtful thinking? Here's a clever way to turn that self-doubt into self-awareness.
Remembering people's names can help our social comfort, connection, influence, and more. Learn 6 simple ways to remember names that require no practice!
Adaptable communication is an often overlooked - but absolutely essential - skill for mastering communication. Let's talk about the how and why!
Although we can't fully control how memorable an interaction is to someone else, there are several things we can do to improve the chance that it is. Here are three simple and effective ones.
Do you ever feel like you get stuck on superficial topics when you’d really like to talk about something more meaningful? Emotional drivers can solve this challenge!
Confidence is, put simply, our trust in ourselves and our qualities and abilities - including the ability to get things done. That means that one of the many things that can affect our confidence is our self-discipline.
For most people, the spotlight effect is what causes them to be unnecessarily self-conscious in social settings. Let's explore what it is, how it affects us, and how we can get rid of it!
Do you like to have fun? Of course you do, everyone does. But unfortunately, many people don't have nearly the amount of fun in their social lives that they want—or should. So, let's talk about how and why we should fix that!
Do you ever feel unsure about knowing or communicating your own boundaries? If you do, don’t worry, you’re definitely not alone – and solving this challenge might be easier than you think.
A simple how-to guide for changing the topic when a group is discussing something you have no interest in or knowledge of.
Saying "no" is difficult for a lot of people, but a crucial thing to master. So let's talk about when to say no, how to say it - and why we should.
Active listening is one of the most important communication skills in almost any situation, so here are 5 simple exercises that will help you master it.
Whether it's a distant acquaintance, a colleague, an old friend you haven't seen in a while, or whatever else - here's a simple way to deepen your friendship with them.
Although socializing with others can be a bit dull for all of us at times, it's important that we make sure that the majority of our time with others is enjoyable. So let's talk about how to do that!
Most people know what chemistry feels like, but have no idea how to define or purposefully create that. Let's explore the what and how in this article.
There are, of course, a lot of things that can help us improve our confidence. But in this article, I'll share my 5 most effective ones.
When someone's small-talk autopilot is on, we lose any chance of creating a real connection with them. Luckily, there's a simple way to turn it off!
Self-doubting questions like "did I do the right thing?" are common when we second-guess ourselves. Luckily there's a simple way to make them constructive.
Every successful conversation contains three ingredients: rapport, tension, and escalation. Let's talk about what they are, and how to combine them.
The other day I was all geared up to address a growing conflict in my life. Then I asked the other party a simple question, and suddenly everything was ok.
The saying “treat others as you would like others to treat you” isn't always as good of an advice as it seems. Let's explore why, and how to do it better.
