Relationships
I Want to Trust You, but I Don't by Lysa Terkeurst
Moving Forward When You’re Skeptical of Others, Afraid of What God Will Allow, and Doubtful of Your Own Discernment
Communication Skills
Communication Skills
How to become a super communicator: Insights from Charles Duhigg
The goal of communication is to make that connection, to start thinking alike. – Charles Duhigg In this insightful discussion, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Charles Duhigg shares his perspective on becoming a ‘supercommunicator’. He sheds light on the importance of effective communication in interpersonal interactions, the traits of a super
Building Teams
Zoom In... or Out? When Face-to-Face Meetings Matter Most
‘Pairs that worked face-to-face generated more ideas – about 15 to 20% more ideas than pairs of people that worked on Zoom… working on Zoom was a double penalty – fewer ideas and a narrower set of ideas.’ – Jonathan Levav In this thought-provoking discussion, Jonathan Levav, a professor of organizational behavior at
Communication Skills
How to make meetings more meaningful?
‘Meetings are really the most powerful one. And you can channel that into clarity of intent on what happens next.’ – Elise Keith In a world where meetings are an integral part of our work life, it’s crucial to make them as effective and engaging as possible. Matt Abrahams (lecturer
Communication Skills
How America's First Amendment rights are shaping social media
‘When you’re doing your job as a government official, you have to comply with the First Amendment and communicating with the public.’ – Pam Karlan Stanford Law School Professor Pam Karlan explores the complex relationship between First Amendment rights and social media as it pertains to government officials. The central
Communication Skills
Choose your vocabulary carefully! words have power
If you want to upgrade your experience of life, if you want a greater quality of life, then maybe it’s time to look at your TV (transformation vocabulary), the words that shape you. – Tony Robbins In a nuanced exploration of the power of words, American author and coach Tony
Communication Skills
How to structure and organize more effective meetings?
‘Right-size’ your meeting. That means having the right people in the room with a realistic agenda that will actually allow you to accomplish the goal. – Karin Reed Explore the reasons why meetings are often seen as ineffective and discover how to transform them into productive gatherings. With insights from Emmy
Communication Skills
Demystifying Languages with Linguist John McWhorter
‘The non-standard dialects are not inferior… they often have features that the standard dialect lacks.’ – John McWhorter In this insightful discussion, linguist and professor John McWhorter unravels the complexities of languages, their evolution, and societal perceptions around them. From the irregularities in English to the challenges of learning Navajo, McWhorter
Communication Skills
What are the behaviors that tell you everything you need to know about someone?
‘Everybody has their own perceptual lens for what trustworthy behaviors are and aren’t. It’s different for each person which is why the puzzle is so fascinating.’ – Blake Eastman Blake Eastman, founder of The Nonverbal Group, provides a comprehensive understanding of nonverbal behavior and its influence on human communication.
Communication Skills
Workplace friction: Make the right things easier and the wrong things harder
Friction is simply putting obstacles in front of people that slow them down, that make their jobs hard to do, more difficult, maybe a little bit more frustrating. – Robert Sutton Delve into the concept of workplace friction with Stanford professor, Robert Sutton. He discusses how to identify and manage friction,
Communication Skills
Why curiosity is communication’s secret weapon
‘Whether you’re a leader or anywhere in the organization, it takes some bravery to ask questions if you don’t know what the answer will be. My advice is to leave time for questions and be open to the answers.’ – Debra Schifrin Matt Abrahams and Debra Schifrin, faculty at
Communication Skills
How to be more confident and calm in your communication?
‘There’s nothing wrong with being uncomfortable. The problem is with your discomfort at being uncomfortable.’ – Professor Christian Wheeler Discover the ABCs of anxiety management, a research-backed approach to managing communication anxiety. Learn effective, behavioral, and cognitive techniques that can help you feel more comfortable and confident during high-stakes communication