How to Negotiate with Someone More Powerful than You

Carolyn O’Hara, HBR Blog Network, June 6, 2014 Going into a negotiation with someone who holds more power than you do can be a daunting prospect. Whether you are asking your boss for a new assignment or attempting to land a major business deal with a...

Virtual Body Language #101

Carol Kinsey Gorman, Ph.D, CommPro.biz, June 2, 2014 Using visual technology to communicate effectively comes with practice and experience. This article shares six techniques to keep in mind for your next videoconference. […read more]

The Simplest Way to Build Trust

David DeSteno, HBR Blog Network, June 2, 2014 In the midst of an intense negotiation, it’s hard to know what’s motivating the person across the table. You need to build trust with your counterpart so you can align your interests and increase the...

If You Have a Lot of Work to Do, Hope for Rain

Andrew O’Connell, “The Daily Stat,” HBR Blog Network, June 2, 2014 Bad weather is better than good weather at sustaining people’s attention and maintaining productivity, according to a study by Jooa Julia Lee of Harvard University,...

5 Skills of Really Amazing Listeners

Kevin Daum, Inc., June 2, 2014 Everyone wants to be heard. But not everyone knows how to truly listen. This article shares how amazing listeners use those odd things on the sides of their heads. […read more]