Was it really an honest mistake—or was it a bad choice? That’s the question I’m unpacking today, because understanding the difference between the two can change how we grow, how we take responsibility, and how
Have you ever been told that you appear unapproachable or unfriendly, and you have no idea why? Sometimes we don’t know that our facial expressions or body language are like a wall, keeping others out
When you are leading or communicating, you may fear being direct because you will come across as rude. Or perhaps you have been accused of being rude when you are merely being direct with others.
Respect is huge! We all want to be liked, however, being respected is even more important than being liked. How do you know if someone respects you? Here are five signs: Now that you know
Although we are post pandemic, video call platforms including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet are here to stay. No matter how often you participate on video calls, you can always get better. Here are five
Disagreements are never enjoyable, and at times you and/or the other person can get emotional as a result. But it’s good to back up and ask yourself: is this disrespect or merely a disagreement? Here
Sometimes we avoid apologies because we’re bringing up ‘the subject’ or ‘the incident’ that caused problems in the first place, and it’s just easier to move on rather than rehash it. Or at times we
Many people use the words transparency and vulnerability interchangeably, and I’ve been guilty of this, also. Both are good but they are different. Both go a step beyond honesty, but vulnerability goes a even step
We hear a lot about empathy these days. Surprisingly, the word ‘empathy’ wasn’t introduced until 1909 into the English language. Many people confuse it with sympathy, however there is a big difference. Sympathy is when
Some people hesitate being assertive because they fear they will come across as aggressive. Others may think they are being assertive, yet they are being aggressive. Someone who is passive respects the other person but
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