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The Biggest Myths About Vulnerability in Leadership

How to Embrace Vulnerability in Leadership

What does vulnerability in leadership look like? What are the beliefs stopping leaders from showing vulnerability? Vulnerability in leadership involves the ability to acknowledge the risk and uncertainty of a situation, talk openly about it, and create a safe space for your subordinates to discuss it. Wrong beliefs like “vulnerability means weakness” or “there must be trust before vulnerability” stop leaders from showing vulnerability. Read on to discover how to embrace vulnerability in leadership.

How to Communicate Effectively in 11 Steps

How can you communicate effectively? What are the steps to resolving conflict amicably? You master how to communicate effectively when you learn to be a good listener and approach each conversation with curiosity, rather than going into every conversation certain that you are right. Effective communication is also crucial to conflict resolution. You resolve conflicts by creating an environment where both parties can openly communicate their needs and feelings, before proposing a solution that makes everyone happy. Read on to master how to communicate effectively.

How to Improve Your Nonverbal Communication Skills

Humans communicate both verbally and nonverbally, but we tend to focus on words, which often don’t accurately represent our emotions. In fact, at least 65% of our communication is nonverbal. Nonverbal communication can include signals such as eye contact, gestures, body language, facial expressions, and even one’s posture. So, how can you work to ensure that your verbal and nonverbal communications are in sync? How can you accurately read and interpret others? And how has the COVID-19 pandemic made nonverbal communication more difficult? Continue reading to learn how to improve nonverbal communication.

How to Tell Fake Empathy From Genuine Care

6 Ways to Recognize Fake Empathy in the Workplace

What is fake empathy? How do you recognize false empathy? Fake empathy is when you give the impression that you understand and care without truly connecting and engaging with the vulnerability the other person is showing you. You are practicing false empathy when you only feel sympathy on someone’s behalf, but not with them, or you always throw feel-good phrases at others to avoid engaging with their difficult emotions. Read more about the signs of fake empathy.

Why You Should Prioritize Connection During Sex

What role does connection play during sexual intercourse? How can focusing on a quick release ruin your intimate life? In his book The Way of the Superior Man, David Deida stresses the importance of connection during sex. He asserts that you should be fully conscious during intercourse and aim to please your woman, and not just yourself. If your only goal is sexual release, then a woman won’t be satisfied with you as a partner. Continue below for David Deida’s advice on practicing conscious sex.

Shame Psychology: What Does Shame Feel Like?

What Does Shame Feel Like? How Do You Deal With It?

What does shame feel like? How do you deal with the effects of shame? Shame feels like a deep negative emotion that reaches your core. It is a painful and really frightening emotion. It tells you that you deserve failure, and that your bad actions are who you inherently are. Recognizing what shame feels like will help you accept it and work through it with a positive mindset. Read on to fully discover what shame feels like, and how it differs from other negative emotions.

5 Signs of a Toxic Work Culture & How to Tackle Them

What causes a toxic work culture? What are the signs of a toxic workplace? A work environment that doesn’t allow employees to face their vulnerabilities and is defined by lack of trust and ineffective communication will inevitably lead to a toxic work culture. Employees in a toxic workplace will resort to cynicism, criticism, and a kill-or-be-killed mentality as defensive measures to keep others at a distance. Read on to learn more about the signs of a toxic work culture and how to combat them.

How to Release Tension to Have Better Sex

Did you know that holding onto tension can actually affect your intimate life? Do you want to know how to release tension so you can be closer with your partner? In The Way of the Superior Man, teacher, researcher, and author David Deida wants to help men boost their emotional and physical relationships with women. One way of doing that, he says, is to practice releasing your tension throughout the day. Continue below for advice on how to release tension and improve your intimate life.

The Superior Man’s Guide to Appreciating Women

What does The Way of the Superior Man say about appreciating women? What core values will set you up to have a strong relationship? In his book The Way of the Superior Man, David Deida provides advice on how to appreciate women and feminine energy. Deida also gives advice on how to spend time with both older and younger women while remaining respectful. Continue below for Deida’s thoughts on appreciating the gifts of femininity.

The 5 Skills That Foster Empathy in the Workplace

Why is empathy in the workplace important? What skills do you need to practice empathy at work? Empathy in the workplace is important because it helps employees better connect with one another, which leads to greater collaboration and innovative performance. Empathy skills like being mindful, listening to the perspective of others, and being nonjudgmental will create an environment where employees can be more vulnerable around each other. Read more about the essential skills for practicing empathy in the workplace.