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What is conversational intelligence? Why are conversations crucial for human connection? In Conversational Intelligence, Judith Glaser explains what conversational intelligence is and the qualities that define a good conversation. Conversations are especially important at work for better trust and team-building. Read below to learn more about conversational intelligence.
Do you feel disconnected from your employees? How do you build trust in the workplace? If you want to build trust in the workplace, you need to follow Judith Glaser’s advice in her book Conversational Intelligence. She says that you first need to identify your conversational blind spots, then take control of the conversation yourself. For more details on how to build trust in the workplace, keep reading.
Did you lose someone’s trust at work? How do you regain that trust? Losing someone’s trust is one of the hardest things imaginable, but it’s even harder to gain it back. In Conversational Intelligence, Judith Glaser explains how to regain the trust at work that you lost. Continue reading to get back into someone’s good graces.
What is the importance of trust in the workplace? How can you build trust through good conversations? In Conversational Intelligence, Judith Glaser writes that teamwork and success can only work if employees trust each other. More importantly, employees need to be able to trust their managers to communicate with them at any time. Let’s look at how important trust is in any business.
Are you happy at your job? What are some things you can do to improve your job satisfaction? Your job satisfaction inevitably affects the rest of your life. Being happy at work is linked to better physical and mental health—the lack of which may drain the energy you need both to enjoy your personal life and succeed at work. Time management expert Laura Vanderkam explains why loving your job is so important and how you can increase your job satisfaction by creating your perfect position.
How do your write an effective to-do list? What tasks should you prioritize when writing a to-do list? Planning for and prioritizing your most important tasks a day in advance helps you start your day with clarity about where to place your efforts. A simple way to do that is to write a to-do list of the most important things you need to do. Here are some tips on how to write a to-do list that you’ll actually stick to.
Is remote work going away? Will it continue into 2023 or will remote jobs decline? Employers argue that remote work is less efficient and less productive—especially in jobs that require collaboration and creativity. However, employees’ priorities have changed—many might not be willing to come back to work even if it means taking a pay cut or losing a job. Keep reading for further insight into the future of remote work and if it’s going away or here to stay.
Why are tech companies laying off employees? Which tech companies are having layoffs? How do economists explain this issue? November alone has seen tens of thousands of tech company layoffs, many from large companies like Meta, Twitter, and Amazon. Experts believe that these layoffs are being driven, in large part, by the end of the Covid-19 pandemic and economic uncertainty in the near future. Read on to learn why economists say tech company layoffs aren’t a major concern for the future.
How do you set your day up for success? What are some things you can do to get yourself going in the morning? When you start your day right, it’ll likely continue and end that way. That’s why it’s important to set yourself up for success from the get-go by preparing both your mind and body for the day ahead. Here is how to set yourself up for success so you can seize the day with enthusiasm and confidence.
What is pay transparency? How will revealing salary information impact employees and employers alike? California is the latest U.S. state to adopt pay transparency laws, contributing to a culture shift that could make disclosure the norm. While this shift will inevitably improve pay inequity, it will also bring unintended benefits and consequences. Read on to learn more about what pay transparency is and the pros and cons of salary disclosure.