Communication Archives

12 Actionables for Cultivating Trust in the Workplace

What does it mean to have consideration and trust in the workplace? What actions can you take to be more considerate to your employees? The simple act of acknowledging an employee as an individual can go a long way in terms of their job performance. These acts of consideration can be as small as asking somebody how their day is going or trusting them with ownership of a project so they don’t just feel like a cog. Here are some steps you can take to make your employees feel like their job isn’t just a paycheck.

How to Respond to Feedback: Do’s and Don’ts

What do you do when someone gives you feedback? Do you want to know how to respond to feedback? Feedback is a useful tool to achieve your goals because it can tell you when you’re getting off track and need to correct your course. Instead of feeling criticized, think of feedback as an opportunity to learn and adjust accordingly. In this article, you’ll learn about different types of feedback, why we aren’t always great at responding to it, how to respond to feedback better, and how to use it to achieve your goals.

How to Reduce External Triggers for Distraction

Do you struggle with workplace distractions? What are the two worst external triggers for distraction and stress? Is it possible to control the environment around you and cut them out? According to Nir Eyal, the two biggest external triggers for distraction at work are other people and email. It may be impossible to cut them out of your workday, but it is possible to reduce distraction from communication by setting boundaries. Here is what Nir Eyal has to say about reducing distractions from communication at work.

Setting Expectations at Work: Clarity Is Key

Why is it important to set clear goals and expectations at work? What should workplace goals look like and how do you set them? Employees don’t want to fail, and employers don’t want their employees to fail. So, the best way to set your employees up for success is to set clear expectations for their work. In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of setting clear expectations and suggest some actionable pointers on how to approach expectation setting.

Humor in Sales: Laughing Your Way to the Deal

Is it a good idea to use humor in sales? How can using humor help you close more deals? Making people laugh relaxes them and creates an atmosphere conducive to buying. Plus, humor is engaging, that is it grabs prospects’ attention and imbues the interaction with positive emotions, which is a necessary ingredient of a successful sale. In this article, we’ll discuss how to use humor in sales and some ways you can improve if humor isn’t your strong suit.

Distracted at Work? Cut Down on Your Email Time

Does your work often get interrupted by emails or group chats from coworkers? Is there a polite way to put off answering emails? One of the biggest distractors at work is email. Reading and responding to emails takes a lot of time, not to mention that switching tasks makes your work take even longer to complete. Thankfully, Nir Eyal came up with a solution that will reduce your email distractions. Here is Nir Eyal’s advice for when you get distracted at work.

Serve Other People: The Key to a Fulfilling Life

Are you the kind of person who always seeks ways to contribute to the greater good? Why do you think it is important to serve other people? Just as sharing your wealth brings you prosperity, serving others enriches your life while making the world a better place. There are endless options when it comes to contributing to the greater good, but as with anything, some will be more meaningful than others—it all depends on your values, personality, and life experience. Read more about how to serve other people, and the success stories of those who have started on this path.

How to Create an Impactful Personal Online Presence

What does your online presence say about you? Do you put a lot of thought into what you post online? What kind of image do you want to project? Building an impactful personal online presence requires a lot of forethought. You need to think about what image you would like to project, what kind of audiences you want to attract, and what you want to accomplish. In this article, you’ll learn four steps to cultivate a good personal online presence that aligns with your goals.

Build Therapeutic Rapport With These Helpful Tips

How can you successfully build therapeutic rapport? Why is strong therapeutic rapport key for the progress of a patient? Therapeutic rapport is essential for a successful therapy session. It refers to the relationship of mutual trust between therapist and patient. If rapport is not formed during therapy, patients won’t feel comfortable engaging with CBT exercises and will likely not progress. Keep reading to find out more about therapeutic rapport and how to build it.

How to Stop Your “News Feed Scrolling” Addiction

Why is news feed scrolling so addictive and distracting? What are some ways to reduce the amount of time you spend scrolling on social media and articles? Social media news feeds can be addictive and distracting because of the ability to keep scrolling. In his book Indistractable, Nir Eyal provides several methods to reduce time spend scrolling on your news feed. Here is Nir Eyal’s advice for reducing your time spent on social media.