How to Be More Empathetic in Conversations
Gail Gross, Ph.D., says empathy is the most important characteristic for relationships, whether at work or with family and friends.
Too Good at Holding Grudges? Get Better at Letting Them Go
It’s easy to take rejection personally. But this often leads to holding a grudge or to frustration toward the person that turned you down—especially for salespeople, who’ll inevitably be told “no” from time to time. Holding a grudge can damage an otherwise positive relationship, but even worse, it can have negative effects on your own […]
3 Practical Tips to Become a Thought Leader
You’ve most likely heard the term thought leader tossed around in conversations or even read it in this magazine. But exactly how do you become a person whose unique ideas on a subject can influence an entire industry or community? Related: 3 Life Lessons That Helped Me Become a Better Leader Dan Rockwell of the “Leadership […]
3 Tips to Networking via LinkedIn Groups
You most likely belong to several LinkedIn groups—alumni groups, professional societies, bands of colleagues local to you. But are you actively using this opportunity to make connections that can further your industry and career? Here are the crucial pointers to getting the most out of LinkedIn’s online cocktail mixer: › Focus on the right groups. […]
