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Have you lost touch with your friends? Why should you try to maintain your friendships? In her book The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, one common deathbed regret that patients expressed was that they didn’t make an effort to maintain their friendships. While family feel obligated to visit you, real friends are invaluable in life. Here’s why you should put in effort to keep your friends.
Is charisma something you’re born with, or can it be learned? What’s the secret to becoming more influential and respected in your personal and professional lives? Cues, a book by Vanessa Van Edwards, contends that anyone can boost their charisma by understanding and strategically using verbal and nonverbal cues. She explains that charisma is a balance of warmth and competence, which we can project through our words, body language, and personal branding. Continue reading for an overview of this practical book.
What are the two kinds of positive reinforcement for employees? What are the benefits of positive reinforcement? Positive reinforcement is a motivational technique that works by tying desired behaviors to positive outcomes, thereby increasing the likelihood they’ll be repeated. Aubrey C. Daniels asserts that positive reinforcement is the only way to promote discretionary effort. Read below to learn more about why positive reinforcement garners the best results.
How good are you at perceiving and sending verbal and nonverbal cues? What role do cues play in charismatic communication? Communications expert and best-selling author Vanessa Van Edwards’s theory suggests that understanding and strategically using warmth and competence cues can enhance your charisma. The cycle of charismatic communication involves perceiving, absorbing, and conveying cues. Continue reading to understand how mastering these cues can transform your interactions and draw people to you.
Would others consider you to be a warm person? What are the secrets to projecting warmth in your interactions? Charisma—a powerful tool in both personal and professional relationships—is a blend of warmth and competence that can be learned and improved. Communications expert Vanessa Van Edwards shares her advice on how to show warmth through verbal cues, body language, and even virtual communication. Keep reading to get practical tips that can transform your interactions and increase your personal magnetism.
Is there ever a time to use negative reinforcement? Are punishments good ways to change employee behavior? Aubrey C. Daniels states that negative reinforcement discourages the repetition of behaviors by tying them to unpleasant consequences. These consequences can be punishments or penalties. Continue reading to learn how to use negative reinforcement properly.
Is your voice undermining your credibility? Can simple gestures make you appear more capable? In personal and professional settings, it’s important to send the message that you know what you’re doing. In her book Cues, Vanessa Van Edwards outlines techniques you can use to convey competence through your speech and behavior. Read on for Van Edwards’s advice on how to show competence in any situation.
How did Tarana Burke’s workshops help people talk about sexual assault? How did the “me too” movement help Burke in her personal life? The betrayals and dead ends Burke met in Selma irreparably fractured her ties to that community, so she decided to relocate to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There, she got a job as a youth advocate and turned “me too” into a full-fledged program. Here’s how Burke transformed “me too” into an open space for victims of childhood sexual abuse.
Ever wondered how to captivate a room with your presence? What makes someone truly charismatic? The art of charisma involves both verbal and nonverbal cues. From choosing your words carefully to using body language effectively, there are numerous techniques you can employ to enhance your charm in both personal and professional settings. Learn how to appear charismatic by using these techniques presented in the book Cues by Vanessa Van Edwards.
What’s the difference between women communicating and men communicating at work? How can you show more confidence in your communication style as a woman? An important aspect of being a successful woman in the workplace is being an effective communicator. Jemma Roedel says this is because men and women communicate in different ways. Let’s look at how women can improve their communication skills at work.