How to Explain Without Defensiveness
Yes, explanations are part of good communications. But the timing and method of explanation can make it come across as either appropriate or inappropriate.
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How Openminded Are You?
…. if you generally think “If it isn’t broke, why should I change it”, you most likely have a tendency to be closeminded. But in your defense, is being closeminded always a bad trait? Of course not.
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Should Mistakes Be Rewarded or Punished?
If you prefer certainty and generally avoid trying new ideas, especially when mistakes are likely, consider reframing your philosophies on mistakes. Or if you believe in innovation, but make people feel like failures when they make a mistake, here are a few principles to consider adopting
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How to Communicate Differences
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.
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Power Has Its Weakness
Some think strength and confidence come through audacity—if not arrogance. The reality is that the most confident and capable people are humble.
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