104 – Caring Designations
How do you build a Caring Community? Today, we have the privilege of being joined by Misty Janks, CEO of Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities, and Micki Gibbs, Senior Director … Read More
How do you build a Caring Community? Today, we have the privilege of being joined by Misty Janks, CEO of Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities, and Micki Gibbs, Senior Director … Read More
This blog discusses the challenges of ensuring clear and effective email communication. It emphasizes controlling word choice and message clarity, offers tips for addressing different DISC personality tendencies, and provides strategies for writing intentional emails to individuals and groups.
Learn how to navigate change and thrive in a disruptive work environment. Discover strategies for effectively managing and embracing change.
Learn how to navigate change and thrive in a disruptive work environment. Discover strategies for effectively managing and embracing change.
This blog post explores summer’s joys and challenges and offers coping strategies like mindfulness and setting realistic goals, advocating for a balanced approach to enjoying and navigating the season’s complexities.
Katherine Edmonson explores the significance of nonverbal cues in remote work. Sharing a personal story, she highlights how gestures and expressions reveal true emotions, often more than words. She advocates for aligning verbal and nonverbal communication to enhance understanding and connection in professional interactions, emphasizing emotional awareness and empathy.
In this post, Kat explores strategies to address problems: accept, adjust, or confront. She advocates for confrontation, detailing how to craft an effective message using the FBI (Feelings, Behavior, Impact) framework.
This blog post explores the continued relevance of Robert Putnam’s book “Bowling Alone,” which highlights the increasing isolation and loneliness in our society due to factors like urbanization, technology, and social media. It underscores the importance of fostering authentic relationships both in personal life and at the workplace, emphasizing that a supportive work culture can significantly impact an individual’s health. The post also encourages readers to reflect on their communication patterns and recognize the subtle ways people seek connections, stressing that understanding these ‘bids for connection’ can enhance relationships and combat loneliness.
Kat, a self-proclaimed chronic interrupter, shares her journey of becoming aware of her interruptions and how they affected her ability to truly listen. She discusses the four commitments of listening: giving time and heart, showing genuine interest, and responding with empathy.
In the midst of holiday chaos, maintaining emotional awareness may not seem like a priority, yet it’s paramount. Being attuned to our emotions prevents them from overwhelming us. It equips us with a deeper understanding of our emotional patterns, their triggers, and how to express them constructively rather than reactively. So, how does one cultivate this emotional awareness?