Yearly Archives: 2016
Why showing up is sometimes half the battle.
Studies have shown that initial trust is easy to build.
All it takes is a bit of dedication and time.
Let’s back up a second. True...
Broad, vague questions are conversation kryptonite.
Always asking questions = boring conversations galore.
You’ve all probably heard that one of the best ways to continue conversation and connect deeply is to...
Interrupting can make people like you? Yes!
Interrupting artfully is like a secret weapon.
It can energize people and draw you together… if you do it right.
What’s the right way to do...
The biggest mistake everyone makes with eye contact.
More eye contact is NOT better eye contact.
Most advice on eye contact centers on the premise that you’re just not making enough eye contact.
“Make...
Social skills as a habit.
Most people accept that the world is not a meritocracy.
You can have the best credentials and resume in the world and (1) not make...
Difficult Conversations – 4 Ways To Confront (Without Feeling Like a Confrontation)
No matter how charming you are, not every conversation you partake in is going to be a pleasure.
Now, this means one of two things....
First Impressions: 8 Essential Components for Instant Charm
I’ve been marinating on this one for a while, but I’m happy to present the 8 Essential Components for a Bulletproof First Impression. Create...
5 Conversation Tactics for Social Situations
Oh, we’ve all been there. It’s a nice event or party but suddenly we run out of things to say to the person across...
How To Be a “People Person”
What exactly does it mean to be a “people person?” It’s a loaded term that people impart a lot of meaning to.
Here’s what you...
