: Why Speaking to Large Groups Is Easier Than You Think
Most people would choose to speak to 6 people rather than 600. Speaking to a small group feels safer and less intimidating. That’s what our…
The Power of Humility in Influence and Communication
When I was in college, we had a dean of students whose job was far from easy. Every day, he dealt with student issues, discipline,…
Why We Enjoy Challenges More Than Comfort
The other day, I parked my car next to a park where a man was using a large leaf blower to clean the grounds. It…
How to Make Boring Conversations Interesting: The Art of Guiding Dialogue
We’ve all been in conversations where we struggle to stay engaged. Maybe someone is talking about a topic we don’t care about — school policies,…
A Simple Stress Formula: How to Stop Overthinking and Regain Control
Stress shows up in our lives every day. A deadline is approaching, someone says something that bothers us, or an unexpected problem pops up. Stress…
Why Speaking to Large Groups Is Easier Than Small Ones
Most people would choose to speak to six people instead of six hundred. It feels safer. It feels less intimidating. Our brain wants to protect…
How to Avoid Asking “What Do You Do?” at Social Events
How to Avoid Talking About Work at Social Events We’ve all been there. You walk into a party, a dinner gathering, a networking event —…
The Great Teachers Inside Us: How Emotions Help Us Grow
We all experience emotions every day — joy, frustration, sadness, excitement, worry, anger, and everything in between. Most of the time, we think emotions just…
A New Way of Looking at Success: How to Feel Successful Now
Here’s a new way to think about success. We all have goals. Sometimes the goal is something big, like starting a business or earning a…
Talk Yourself Down, Not Up: Why Humility Builds Stronger Relationships
This one is about the value of talking yourself down, not up. I recently attended an upscale social event and started a conversation with someone…