Why Should You Ditch the "Sandwich" Approach When Giving Feedback?

We are all too familiar with the sandwich approach to feedback: start with something positive, move on to criticism, and end with some praise.
clock icon 4 Minutes Communication Skills    clock icon 19 February 2026

How to Stop Absorbing Others' Emotions?

Do you often feel overwhelmed and pressured after social interactions? This fatigue could be a symptom of absorbing others’ emotions without realizing it.
clock icon 6 Minutes Communication Skills    clock icon 12 February 2026

5 Steps to Convince Others Not to Feel Stress

One of the most crucial abilities that successful people use to market and promote their concepts or goods is the art of persuasion. A great leader is more than just someone with innovative ideas.
clock icon 3 Minutes Persuasion    clock icon 7 February 2026

Emotional Intelligence in Navigating Social Media

Emotional intelligence in dealing with social media is a vital skill in these times where information flows limitlessly across social media platforms. Our online interactions are guided by our emotional intelligence, which is the .. more..
clock icon 5 Minutes Emotional Intelligence    clock icon 4 February 2026

Workplace Etiquette and Its Most Important Rules

Workplace etiquette is essential in building successful professional relationships and achieving success in the work field. Workplace etiquette is defined as a set of rules and behaviors that individuals must respect and follow in .. more..
clock icon 6 Minutes The art of Etiquette    clock icon 15 January 2026

What is FOMU (Fear Of Meeting Up)?

Last week, I had two panic attacks in one day. However, since I've experienced actual panic attacks in the past, like the one I had while driving to a job interview last year, I realized these attacks weren't the same as those in the past and .. more..
clock icon 4 Minutes Fear    clock icon 6 January 2026

Assertiveness: Definition and Importance

Have you ever caved into others' desires and needs or accepted activities that distract you from your priorities? If this is the case, you might find assertiveness hard.
clock icon 6 Minutes Communication Skills    clock icon 6 January 2026

How to Turn Workplace Conflict Into Understanding in Just 3 Steps

We spend nearly a third of our lives at work. That means friction isn’t an exception—it’s the pressure cooker of everyday collaboration. Different personalities, competing priorities, and clashing .. more..
clock icon 9 Minutes Emotional Intelligence    clock icon 30 December 2025

Negative Criticism: Definition and Impact on Our Psyche

Most people now use negative criticism as a basic approach in their interactions with one another. Most people lean towards harsh and toxic approaches when expressing their observations to others, rather than using courteous and .. more..
clock icon 5 Minutes Communication Skills    clock icon 19 December 2025

Pointers to Deal with Haters and Critics

No matter how you've chosen to live your life—whether you've started your own business or you're punching the clock at a company, raised a family or have chosen not to, traveled the world or lived in the same city your whole life, hit .. more..
clock icon 6 Minutes Communication Skills    clock icon 13 December 2025

What Does Your Communication Style Say About Your Organizational Culture?

Every company, department, or team needs a leader. Leaders define organizational culture, and this is a proven fact. Can you have a successful company without a CEO? Do football captains play a key role in achieving awards season? Does a .. more..
clock icon 3 Minutes Communication Skills    clock icon 6 December 2025

Why Can't Some People Say “Sorry”?

It is remarkable how difficult it is to apologize out loud. I've been fortunate to know many people over the years who never apologize. "Fortunate," I said, because not getting what I thought I deserved prompted me to research the .. more..
clock icon 4 Minutes Communication Skills    clock icon 4 December 2025

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