How do effective communicators share ideas and feelings that might be at odds with what someone else is feeling, thinking, or doing without making them feel coerced or pressured? How do effective listeners receive ideas without thinking they are being controlled or manipulated? Listed below are a few best practices to consider.
Some think strength and confidence come through audacity—if not arrogance. The reality is that the most confident and capable people are humble.
If you are open to challenging your status quo including new ways of thinking and doing, here are a dozen ways to expand your comfort zone:
When people ask for assistance, resources, or information, our response often reveals our attitude. Especially telling is when we respond without thought.
While independence is a strong desire for most people, it has downsides. In the workplace, you miss out on collaboration, learning, exhortation, encouragement, and accountability. You miss out on the help and advocacy that engaged bosses can provide.
