Communication Archives

How Are You Helping Others Grow in Your Community?

How are you helping others grow? Should there be room for advancement in communities? Although you should prioritize relationships over status, Charles Vogl says it’s natural to want to continue growing as a person and advancing within a community. In The Art of Community, he makes a few recommendations that can help community members make healthy progress. Continue reading for his recommendations that apply to both offline and online communities.

How to Develop Your Public Persona as a Trusted Expert

Do others look to you as an expert? Do people online tend to trust you and follow your lead? Even if you have a product rather than a personal brand, you would do well to develop an appealing public persona. Your customers might like your product just fine, but they’re more likely to stay loyal if they’re inspired by you and your expertise. Read more to learn how to develop your public persona as a trusted expert.

The Benefits of Asynchronous Team Communication

Why is asynchronous team communication important? How does this type of communication facilitate deeper thinking? According to Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, many organizations hurt their employees’ productivity by creating a culture in which they’re expected to constantly check their messages. They also must be aware of the discussion going on in real-time chatrooms, but in reality, this isn’t necessary. Find out why asynchronous team communication is the better alternative in workplaces.

What Does It Mean to Be Nice? It’s Not the Same as Being Kind

What does it mean to be nice? Is it important to be nice to others? According to Not Nice by Aziz Gazipura, we’re raised to believe that it’s important to be nice. Parents, teachers, and other adults consistently remind children to be polite and follow the rules, but Gazipura claims it’s not about being good at all. Keep reading to learn the true reason why people act nice.

Can You Be Too Nice? The Problem With Friendliness

What’s the problem with being nice? Can you be too nice to people? Not Nice by Aziz Gazipura says that being nice isn’t about being good. He explains that niceness stems from a fear of rejection that makes people be nicer than they should. Continue reading to learn why you should be less nice.

How to Stop Being Too Nice: Aziz Gazipura’s 6 Steps

Should you stop being too nice? What happens when you stop being nice? According to Not Nice by Aziz Gazipura, when you stop being nice, your life transforms. You gain the freedom to be your true self without shame, guilt, or fear. Here’s how to stop being too nice so you can live a fulfilling life.

Why Do People Read Fiction? 2 Things They Want From a Story

Why do people read fiction? What do audiences want writers to give them? If you’re a writer of fiction or an aspiring story writer, it’s important that you know what readers are looking for when they pick up a story to read. They want to feel something, and they want to understand life better. Continue reading to learn about these two elements that fiction readers hope to find in each story.

How to Write the Theme of a Story: Tips From King, McKee, & More

How can your story’s theme inspire you as you write? At what point in the writing process should you select a theme? A good story is more than just a series of events. A story should be about something, and you develop that element as the story unfolds. We’ve put together several insights and pieces of advice from story-writing experts Stephen King, Rob Biesenbach, Lisa Cron, Joseph Campbell, and Robert McKee. Read more to learn how to write the theme of a story in a way that inspires you as well as your readers.

Female Networking: Why and How Women Should Do It

What are the benefits of female networking? How can women build a business network? How Women Rise by Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith explains that women tend to excel at building social networks but may struggle to make effective use of them. This is because using contacts to advance their careers and asking others for help makes women feel manipulative and selfish. Continue reading to learn why women need to take advantage of networking, and how they can make connections.

How to Set Healthy Boundaries and Put Yourself First

How do you set healthy boundaries? What type of boundaries do you want to set? Not Nice by Aziz Gazipura says that your internal feelings (your likes, dislikes, opinions, and intuition) inform your boundaries. Therefore, establishing boundaries begins with knowing yourself better, starting with what you want. Learn how to set healthy boundaries and prioritize your own wants and needs.