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Mastering Effective Verbal Communication at Work
Effective communication is a part of practicing curiosity, which consists of three essential elements: self-awareness,…
How to Respond to LinkedIn Spam
LinkedIn has been a game-changer for me, opening doors to countless professional opportunities and connections,…
Entrepreneurial Success: 10 Essential Skills in Business
Entrepreneurship is a dynamic journey, one that demands constant learning and an insatiable curiosity. In…
Self Facilitate or Hire a Facilitator? 10 Questions to Guide Your Decision
Deciding whether to self-facilitate a meeting or hire a professional facilitator is a crucial decision…
In-Person or Online Retreat? Key Questions to Guide Your Decision
In the modern business landscape, the decision between in-person or online staff retreats and workshops…
Curiosity: More Than Just a Trait, It’s a Practice
Curiosity – we often think of it as something innate, a trait you’re either born…
Promote Professional Development in the Workplace: 7 Free Strategies!
In the quest to foster growth and improve productivity, companies often overlook the power of…
Practicing Curiosity: How to Ask Questions at Work Without Fear
I used to believe that leaders simply needed to understand how to model and encourage…
Professional Networking Strategies: Three Approaches for Engaging Conversations
When engaging in professional networking, you may encounter conversations that seem boring. Here are three…
How to Grow Your Professional Network in 3 Steps
Building a strong professional network is crucial for career advancement and business growth. In this…
How to Respond to Constructive Feedback
It’s natural to feel defensive or hurt when getting negative or constructive feedback. I know…
5 Tricks to Make Networking Events Less Stressful
Even though I go to a lot of networking events, they still stress me out…
How to Say “No” to a Friend or Acquaintance
How do you say “no” to a friend or acquaintance when they ask you for…
How to Say No Professionally to Your Boss or Co-worker
“How can I say no to extra work from my boss or colleague professionally and…
Revealing the 7 Signs of Passiveness
We often discuss other people’s passivity or passive-aggressive behavior, but we hesitate to acknowledge that…
Is Your Passive Behavior a Problem?
I often hear from individuals who exhibit what could be perceived as passive behavior, claiming…
Unlock Your Creativity: The Power of Constraints
I fully appreciated how the power of constraints and limitations can unlock creativity when I…
How to Become the Boss of Your Own Life
So much of what I learned about being the boss of my own life was…
6 Steps to Identify How You Feel Your Friends Should Treat You
We may have friends who don’t always treat us well, or might even hurt us,…
Three Steps to Increase Your Empathy
“Can my empathy for others develop as my own life changes?” Empathy is about being…
How to Help People Get What They Need: Become a Resource Connector
Many people, including myself, want to be helpful, although oftentimes we cannot help others directly…
17 Signs of Curious People (A Learn-It-All)
I haven’t met anyone who doesn’t want to think of themselves as a curious person…
Get Your Dream Job Through Volunteer Work
I’m a big believer in volunteering as a way to build your skills and eventually…
9 Ways to Support the Entrepreneurs in Your Life Without Being a Customer
Your friend started a business and you want to support them but it doesn’t make…