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Master these four key interpersonal communication skills
Mastering interpersonal communication is key to success in both personal and professional life. From active listening to nonverbal cues, these essential skills shape our interactions. Discover the four key interpersonal communication types and examples that will transform your relationships.
Amy Rigby
How to be more empathetic: Understand and practice compassion
Is the world suffering from an empathy deficit? Research suggests so, with empathy levels declining since 1979. But hope isn't lost. By understanding what true empathy means and practicing simple exercises, you can cultivate this vital skill and transform your relationships.
Amy Rigby
How to convince people in the workplace: 8 persuasive tips
From hiring freezes to stagnating wages,¹ many organizations are at a standstill as they attempt to make sense of these challenging times. It goes without saying that this state of inertia is preferable to periods of chaos marked by layoffs and company shutdowns. However, in a time when many leaders are stuck in survival mode, asking for what you want feels like a tall order.
Emma Norris
12 quick team-building activities you can do in 5-10 minutes
The top priority for most companies is satisfying customers, as it tends to generate more sales, higher revenue, and customer loyalty.
Jessica Orika
10 cutting edge ways to build a positive team culture
If you want to retain your employees and keep them motivated, team culture is something you can’t afford to overlook.
Timothy Boluwatife 
Describe your unique company culture: A guide with examples
A strong company culture goes beyond listing perks and policies. It's about conveying the values, norms, and intangible qualities that define your organization's identity.
Jessica Orika
Break the virtual ice: Building rapport in online meetings
We’ve all been there: you’re in a virtual meeting, the screen is filled with faces you vaguely recognize, and the silence is so deafening you could hear a virtual pin drop. From uncomfortable silences to stilted questions (and even more stilted answers), cringe-worthy moments are common in online interactions. In fact, in a 2021 global Statista survey, 22% of respondents said they found awkward small talk a challenge during virtual meetings.
Olly Adeyemi
Team building icebreakers: 80+ Games to energize meetings
Ready to bring more energy and connection to your meetings? These team-building icebreakers create natural opportunities for your team to share, laugh, and build trust together—whether you're meeting in the office or virtually. 🌟
Timothy Boluwatife 
How to make one-on-one meetings more meaningful & productive
When your day is packed with deadlines and responsibilities, it can be tempting to push one-on-one meetings with your direct reports or manager to the back burner. But these regular touchpoints are more important than you might think. One of the top drivers of job satisfaction for employees is having a positive relationship with your manager, and setting – and sticking to – regular one-on-one meetings can be a highly effective way to build that bond.
Jessica Orika
Develop interpersonal communication for workplace success
The use of technology in the workplace grows by the day. Accordingly, it's easy to think technical skills are more valuable than soft skills. But according to the LinkedIn 2023 Most In-Demand Skills Report, this isn't true1. The report found communication is the second-most in-demand skill. Leadership skills are the fourth. And teamwork is the 10th. This shows the importance of interpersonal skills. Want to boost your career? It's time to start sharpening your interpersonal communication skills.
William Haigen
How to create a positive culture in the workplace
Here's the stark reality of 2023: Half of employees are ‘quiet quitting’1 (doing the bare minimum at work) and nearly 70% of Gen Z and Millennials2 are planning to actually quit this year.
Amy Rigby
How to create an employee wellness program
A healthy and happy workforce is the backbone of a successful organization. That's why most organizations are embracing employee wellness programs. Around 83% of large companies—or companies with 200 or more employees—offer these. Even 58% of small companies—or companies with three to 199 employees —offer the same programs.
David Pagotto 
Signs of a toxic work culture (and what to do about it)
Do you feel on edge at work, do you battle negativity around your job, or are you emotionally drained at the end of a working week? These may be signs you’re dealing with a toxic work culture.
Jessica Orika
Job security: how to boost your team’s confidence in the future – and why work stability matters
How secure we feel in our jobs has a huge impact on how happy we are at work and how long we’ll stay there. With so much riding on the income we make from our jobs – food and shelter among them – no one looks forward to the day they’re told they no longer have a job. But did you know only 20% of workers feel truly secure in their jobs1?
Jessica Orika