Life is so loud and distracting it has become difficult to shut out the noise, tune into the signals you are picking up from someone, and separate what you sense from your judgments and interpretation. The less we are aware in the moment, the harder it is to discern other people’s feelings and intentions. Yet …
Regardless of your intentions, people judge you as being confident or arrogant by your speaking habits and their own self-confidence and histories. You can’t control their judgment but you can assess if your speaking habits could be misunderstood as self-serving. Then you can practice presenting in ways that demonstrate your confidence. Signs of arrogance Even …
When someone says, “Get over it” we generally sink into our emotions instead of rising above them. How do you get over what you feel about something? Tell your story. You can make better decisions and get over stuck feelings by telling your story out loud to someone you trust. Neuroeconomics is the study …
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eldarnurkovic/AdobeStock Bryant H. McGill said, “One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.” This is especially true if the person is emotional. Most people want to end conversations when someone cries or gets angry, but then you miss the opportunity to find solutions together. And, …
There are many conversation habits that can inhibit or even stop others from wanting to interact with you. When you constantly interrupt, listen to point out more errors than good points, or fiddle with your jewelry, keys, or parts of your body while someone is talking readily come to mind. The worst habit of all …
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