50 Ways to Get Real In the Upcoming Year – Part One
Insights from Kathleen McIntire and artist Erin Cote
au•then•tic  [aw-then-tik]
adjective
1. not false or copied; genuine; real
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Authenticity. It’s one of those words that gets tossed around …

Five Ways to Help Your Kids Feel Comfortable Connecting
Small talk is an important skill for any connector, regardless of age, to master. From the check-out line at the grocery store to the person sitting next …

Nine Ways to Help Your Kids (Politely!) Connect and Communicate This Holiday Season
Just like adults, kids are required to navigate a variety of social settings throughout the holidays. Maribeth Kuzmeski shares expert advice on how …

Results are in: 1 in 5 American Adults Plan to Communicate with Family and Friends Abroad this Holiday Season
Rebtel, the world’s second largest VoIP company after Skype, today announced new results from a recent research …

By Susan Miller, Ph.D.
During the holiday season, you may have the opportunity to interact with superiors in your organization. This is the perfect opportunity for you to be heard confidently and clearly by your bosses, …

By Dickie Sykes
Years ago, I watched the Dr. Phil McGraw show and he said “If you are going to sell things that Betty buys, you better see life through Betty’s eyes.” I never forgot it …

Five Affordable Ways to Boost Employee Happiness, Loyalty, and Motivation
No matter how much they want to reward their employees, many leaders just don’t have the financial resources to give out much-deserved raises and bonuses. Fortunately, …

Putting out fires is an all-too-common job requirement for many managers. If you’re struggling with establishing positive conflict resolutions among your employees or just need a little help confronting these challenges, the National Conflict Resolution …

… in the Workplace
Putting out fires is an all-too-common job requirement for many managers. If you’re struggling with establishing positive conflict resolutions among your employees or just need a little help confronting these challenges, the …

Or do customer and client relationships need something more?
Is communication the end of the story in client relationships? Sometimes people ask if “relationship skills” are part of communication. The reality, of course, is it’s the …