Learning this underused, empathic skill can reduce conflict at work Research suggests that the average adult spends about three-quarters of their waking hours communicating with other people in some form. But while nearly half of that time, more than any… Read More ›
We always negotiate. Always. So, it’s better for us to keep on improving on it. Since it would serve us well, actually, one of the best skills and weapon in our armory. While the age old cliché that experience is… Read More ›
It was just an ordinary Tuesday. I woke up, made a strong pot of coffee, and groggily checked my email. At the top of my inbox was… no ordinary email. “Hello! We’re producing an event in New Mexico. We’d love… Read More ›
Asy-Syaikh Shalih al-Fauzan hafizhahullah berkata: ما لم تتأكد منه لا تتكلم به، وإذا تأكدت منه اصبر هل فيه مصلحة أم ليس فيه، إن لم يكن فيه مصلحة، اتركه، احفظ لسانك عما لا فائدة فيه. “Hal-hal yang belum engkau pastikan kebenarannya… Read More ›
When making conversation with someone you’ve just met, ask them what they’ve been listening to lately, rather than what their favorite kind of music is – it’s fresh in their mind and they won’t have to pick favorites on the… Read More ›
The fact that people are wired to react so strongly to stories should motivate business leaders to develop their storytelling skills. But what business situations call for a story? It depends You might have guessed the answer — it depends…. Read More ›
👆 If you want someone to really listen to you, then start the conversation with “I shouldn’t be telling you this, but….” Why? People most likely love gossiping and when you start the conversation with that exact phrase, they must… Read More ›
All-too-common Problem Unwittingly making a bad first impression is an all too common problem. This include as not coming across as you would intend to do especially in your initial encounter with someone. This could cause a big problems in… Read More ›
The lessons are in our effort to continually innovating with the use of media and reinforced a few important lessons for how to choose your medium intelligently: 1. Know how the people you’re trying to reach use various forms of… Read More ›
ethos – logos – pathos
Here are among the rules of great conversationalist (1) BE GENUINELY INTERESTED We need to be genuinely interested in the person we talking too. And if we’re not genuine, it’ll show on our faces. Remember to strive to know more… Read More ›
A look into political arguments and why the manifestos are really good during the campaign trail but not actually doable once the office was won.
A look into political arguments and why the manifestos are really good during the campaign trail but not actually doable once the office was won.
Based on “Winning Arguments” People may strive to get along and cooperate but, most of the time, eventually, arguments will prevails. Even when all parties seem to reach a resolution, their agreement rarely lasts. International agreements, peace accords, trade deals… Read More ›
My reading notes on a book by Stanley Fish, entitled ‘Winning Arguments”, What works and doesn’t work in politics, the bedroom, the courtroom, and the classroom. Main points from my reading notes Argument are quite a significant part of life…. Read More ›
