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fromBuzzFeed
19 hours ago

So What If Gen Z Are Getting Phone Call Lessons In School? Most Adults Could Use Them

Speaking to The Times, Saxton explained that calls to UCAS have dropped by a third since 2019. "That is how difficult teenagers these days can find how to make a phone call," she told the publication. It seems quite practical to run mock phone interviews with them, then. In the same Times article, James Johnstone, head teacher at Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School, said the phone call course his school devised also taught students how to hold a university interview, manage student loans, advocate for their rights as tenants, and cook healthy meals.
Higher education
#emotional-intelligence
#pair-programming
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I'm a psychologist and concerned about how much my clients are using chatbots at work

Heavy reliance on AI tools may hinder communication skills, affecting interpersonal relationships crucial for career success.
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Craig Shults on Growth, Grit, and Leading with Consistency

"I've worked in insurance, home improvement sales, and now construction. Every step taught me something I still use today."
Career
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Why Everyone Should Be Trained in De-Escalation

De-escalation is a method to prevent potential violence, emphasizing purposeful actions, verbal communication, and body language to calm dangerous situations and promote respectful outcomes.
Public health
#parenting
#public-speaking
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Reading The Room: Improving Your Communication Skills - Above the Law

Active listening enhances communication and understanding in conversations.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Police are turning to improv to improve leadership skills

Improvisation training builds essential leadership skills in police commanders, enhancing communication, curiosity, and trust.
fromThe Gottman Institute
4 weeks ago

How to Prepare Yourself for a Healthy Relationship: 12 Key Steps

"The healthiest relationships aren't built by perfect people, but by individuals who've done the work to understand themselves and relate to others with intention and skill."
Relationships
fromEntrepreneur
4 weeks ago

Entrepreneur Readers Can Now Access Every Babbel Language Course with This Special Offer | Entrepreneur

Speaking a second language enhances entrepreneurial opportunities through better customer connection and negotiation capabilities.
UX design
fromMedium
1 month ago

AI might be the best thing to happen to design communication

AI tools are compelling designers to improve their verbal communication skills.
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

Instructional Design Pitfalls: Why Clarity Is Not Optional, It Is A Moral Imperative

Instructional Designers often prioritize trendy jargon and intricate frameworks over learner clarity, leading to courses that may be polished but fail to deliver understanding.
Education
UX design
fromMedium
1 month ago

AI might be the best thing to happen to design communication

AI tools are prompting designers to enhance their verbal communication skills, countering traditional reliance on intuition and visual aesthetics.
#improv
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The 'Gen Z Stare' has ignited a debate about soft skills and workplace communication

Millennials describe the "Gen Z Stare" as blank expressions and vacant responses, often leading to misunderstandings in workplace interactions.
Social media marketing
fromFast Company
1 month ago

3 ways any leader can develop more empathy

"Empathy is the ability to understand others-recognizing what drives people and how they're affected by our decisions. It's not soft; it's strategic."
Mindfulness
fromForbes
1 month ago

Checklist For Successful Media Briefings: Delivery And Follow Through

Keep remarks concise and avoid jargon for clarity.
Breathe and avoid rapid speech for better audience understanding.
Be genuine during Q&A; don't fake questions to control flow.
Focus on key messages rather than detailed information.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Stop trying to 'feel confident'

Confidence is a behavior that can be developed through actions, not just feelings.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 month ago

Mastering AI at work: a practical guide to using ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and more

Effective use of generative AI tools in the workplace boosts productivity, requiring clear communication and familiarity with features.
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

How To Design Engaging Sales Comm Training

Quality sales communication training enables real-time feedback to optimize sales pitches and improve client retention.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Advice for Parents of College Students

Set financial parameters early to manage college costs.
Encourage students to communicate directly with professors rather than escalating issues.
Balance communication to support student independence without causing developmental delays.
#leadership
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Women

Balancing Truth-Telling With Diplomacy

Women leaders face a double-bind in workplace dynamics, balancing truth-telling with the need for diplomacy to maintain authority.
fromInc
3 months ago
Remote teams

6 Steps to Read the Room and Boost Team Engagement

Effective meetings require understanding group dynamics and social cues, especially in hybrid environments.
Remote teams
fromInc
3 months ago

6 Steps to Read the Room and Boost Team Engagement

Effective meetings require understanding group dynamics and social cues, especially in hybrid environments.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Men Get So Angry

Men may channel emotions into anger, as it is often more socially accepted than other emotions, masking deeper feelings like fear.
Mental health
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

11 skills real estate agents should learn today

Communication skills are the most important skills that real estate agents can have.
Real estate
Humor
fromtime.com
1 month ago

What to Say When Someone's Being Rude on an Airplane

Understanding diverse etiquette can help ease interactions on airplanes.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French Phrase of the day: Mettre la puce a l'oreille

Mettre la puce à l'oreille literally translates to 'to put a flea in someone's ear,' but it means to make someone suspicious or cause them to worry.
Paris food
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What Happens When You Stop Explaining Yourself

Over-explaining often stems from trauma, anxiety, or people-pleasing habits.
Boundaries lose power when we justify them; clarity is stronger than explanation.
You don't owe detailed reasons to people who disregard your needs.
Self-trust grows when you stop explaining and start standing firm.
#relationships
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Out of sight but not out of mind - Harvard Gazette

"The capacity to represent an unseen object and learn its name might be a building block for communication about more sophisticated abstract concepts."
Parenting
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Ask Allison: A colleague has strong body odour that makes me feel ill - should I say something?

I genuinely appreciate your thoughtful approach towards your colleague’s feelings, as it can be challenging to navigate personal hygiene issues in a professional setting.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Passive-Aggressive Subtypes You Need to Recognize

"Passive aggression often manifests in not doing some required or helpful action... It’s an upset teen leaving the family car a mess when he knows you’re driving a neighbor in it the next day."
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

People Don't Believe What You Say? Heed These 5 Biases

Using simple language and clear concepts enhances the perception of truthfulness in writing.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This simple template can help you answer any job interview question

"Every answer should begin with a hook that provides a 'handshake' and an introduction to what's to follow. This first impression sets the tone for your answer."
Miscellaneous
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

'Accept the silence': The secrets of small talk in Germany you need to know

In Germany, "Wie geht es dir?" is more than just a greeting; it often leads to lengthy discussions about personal issues, making small talk challenging.
Germany politics
Relationships
fromBustle
2 months ago

Your Love Life This Week, According To A Tarot Reader

This week encourages relationship declarations and the need for clear communication in love.
Software development
fromHackernoon
5 years ago

Book Review: Writing for Developers | HackerNoon

The book 'Writing for Developers' offers structured guidance to help technical professionals overcome barriers to writing and improve their communication skills.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Want to cut through small talk? Try asking a 'magical question'

"A magical question is a question that everyone in your group is interested in answering and hearing the answers to... they have the power to cut through small talk and reveal people's personalities."
US news
fromAll Singles And Married
2 months ago

10 THINGS TO TAKE NOTE OF IF YOU WANT TO BE A HIGHLY IRRESISTIBLE MAN OR WOMAN(Many people don't pay attention to the last one)

First impressions are critical when interacting with influential people, covering appearance, hygiene, body language, and listening skills.
#conflict-management
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago
Relationships

How to Use Workplace Conflict to Strengthen Your Culture | Entrepreneur

Managing conflict in the workplace can lead to productive outcomes and stronger team dynamics.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Good Shoes, Talking Money, and Listening to The Weave': Mark Halperin Reveals the Do's and Don'ts of Meeting With Trump

Understanding and navigating 'The Weave' is crucial for successful meetings with President Trump.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Forget the 'compliment sandwich.' Try this 3-step approach to sharing constructive criticism instead.

The praise-concern-suggest method offers a more effective way to deliver constructive feedback than the traditional compliment sandwich.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Dear Life Kit: My neighbor's Christmas lights are still up. Should I call the HOA?

Headlee advises that it’s better to talk to the neighbor directly rather than involving authorities, emphasizing empathy and understanding.
Arts
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Your Partner Isn't the Problem but Your Nervous System Might Be

The root of relationship conflicts may lie in your nervous system rather than communication skills.
Neuroception influences emotional responses in relationships beyond mere verbal communication.
Your nervous system's state can inhibit access to logical and empathetic responses during conflicts.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

How to Use Your Device Without Ruining Your Date

Communication skills help bridge the gap between smartphone usage and marital satisfaction.
Partners often view phubbing as uncouth rather than personal, impacting relationship dynamics.
Phubbing can reduce quality communication, threatening partners' sense of belonging.
Enhanced communication skills can improve marriage satisfaction, despite smartphone distractions.
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

What Is Normal Marital Hatred? The Relationship Phenomenon Explained

The essential rhythm of all relationships is harmony, disharmony, and repair. Closeness, disruption, and a return to closeness. That's where the skills come in.
Relationships
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson on President Joe Biden's Decline and Its Coverup

Nearly a year ago, a Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, moderated by Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, of CNN, launched the end of Biden's bid for a second term.
US Elections
fromHackernoon
4 months ago

The Startup Playbook Is a Lie. Ask Better Questions. | HackerNoon

Engaging in Deep Dialogue reveals the unspoken logic and invisible rules driving industry decisions.
Mental health
fromInfoQ
3 months ago

Engineering Influence and Forgetting the Soft Skills

To influence effectively, communicate in ways that resonate with the audience's mental state.
#conflict-resolution
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Parenting

This Little Reason Why A Guy Kicked His Family Out Of A BBQ Is Causing BIG Feelings Online

fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Parenting

This Little Reason Why A Guy Kicked His Family Out Of A BBQ Is Causing BIG Feelings Online

Media industry
fromForbes
3 months ago

5 Communication Skills And Mindsets To Master For The New World Of Work

Mastering communication in the age of hyper-communication is essential to succeed in virtual environments.
Marketing tech
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Dating Apps Are Using Roleplaying Games to Fix Your Rizz

Dating apps are introducing tools to improve user engagement and conversation skills amid widespread dissatisfaction.
#workplace-dynamics
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago

'Agreeing to disagree' is hurting your relationships - here's what to do instead

Avoiding tough conversations can harm family relationships more than addressing them directly.
Miscommunication and avoidance may lead to permanent damage in family bonds.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Help! My Mother-in-Law Came to Live With Us. Now Every Time We Have Sex, She Starts Acting Really Weird.

Navigating intimacy becomes challenging when living with a hostile mother-in-law.
#product-design
fromMedium
4 months ago
UX design

10 Harsh Truths Every Product Designer Learns the Hard Way

Designing is more than aesthetics; it involves communication, adaptability, and navigating workplace realities.
Product designers often spend more time explaining and justifying designs than creating them.
fromMedium
4 months ago
UX design

10 Harsh Truths Every Product Designer Learns the Hard Way

Design work involves significantly more communication and collaboration than creation itself.
A designer must skillfully navigate team dynamics and stakeholder interactions to succeed.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

6 Books to Help You Deal With Difficult People

Coping With Difficult Bosses by Robert M. Bramson offers practical advice on managing challenging relationships at work, helping individuals stand up to difficult authority figures.
Mental health
fromAll Singles And Married
4 months ago

SOME SOCIAL RULES THAT MAY HELP YOU.

Don't call someone more than twice continuously. If they don't pick up, presume they have something important to attend to.
Relationships
fromWIRED
4 months ago

If I Don't Use AI, Will My Grandkids Still Think I'm Cool?

As the culture shifts against generative AI due to concerns about its environmental impact and emotional dependency, staying connected tends to rely more on traditional communication skills.
Artificial intelligence
fromeLearning Industry
4 months ago

5 Strategies For A Successful Globalized Workplace With Cultural Intelligence

Cultural intelligence is essential for enhancing teamwork and communication in diverse workplaces.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago

Vital skills to look for in a remote bookkeeper - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A skilled remote bookkeeper can significantly enhance business finance management from afar.
Attention to detail, accounting knowledge, and communication skills are essential for effective bookkeeping.
fromAol
4 months ago

4 Best First Jobs If Your Strongest Skill is Communication

Effective communication skills are key to career success, leading to roles like Communications Coordinator, Social Media Coordinator, and Advertising Sales Representative.
Relationships
fromThe Gottman Institute
4 months ago

How To Improve Your Relationship in 24 Hours

Understanding emotional triggers helps improve communication and relationships. The 24 Hour Rule allows for thoughtful responses rather than impulsive reactions.
fromHarvard Gazette
4 months ago

Grad students pitch research ideas in Harvard Horizons talks - Harvard Gazette

Harvard Horizons empowers graduate students to transform academic research into impactful presentations, emphasizing the importance of effective communication in academia.
Women in technology
fromeLearning Industry
4 months ago

Navigating Work Challenges With 6 Strategies For Effective Communication

Effective communication is crucial to avoiding workplace challenges and fostering collaboration.
Poor communication can lead to misunderstandings, low morale, and decreased productivity.
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