If you want a sure-fire way to boost your charisma, deepen your relationships with others, and brighten someone’s day, get in the habit of regularly expressing appreciation for others. The world can be a rough…
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Language: It’s What You Say and How You Say It
“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” Mmmmm, not quite. While that’s a nice thought (and makes you sound tough on the playground) words are far more powerful that…
Expectations: The Silent Killer of Relationships
This post is part of an ongoing series from my upcoming Highbrow Course: “10 Days to Better Relationships,” which is focused on—surprise!—improving your relationships. Today we’re talking about expectations—the silent killer of relationships. How aware are you…
Empathy: The Power of Getting Into Other People’s Shoes
This post is part of an ongoing series from my upcoming Highbrow Course: “10 Days to Better Relationships,” which is focused on—surprise!—improving your relationships. Today we’re talking about empathy—a critical element of strong, healthy relationships….
Vulnerability: Learning to Show the Real You
One of the more difficult parts of a relationship (especially one of the romantic persuasion) is letting the other person see the real you. And I mean the real you—not the half-real you that you…
Presence: The Lost Art of Giving Your Full Attention
Of all the gifts you could give to another human being, few are more precious than your time and attention. In today’s fast-paced, ever-connected world, we have dozens of distractions vying for our attention. With all…
Validation: The Most Powerful Relationship Skill You Were Never Taught
Have you ever seen the YouTube video, It’s Not About the Nail? Hilarious. What makes it so funny is the fact that, while ridiculous, it’s actually not all that far from the truth. That’s because…
Not Interested in Dating Someone? Just Say So.
*For the record, this post came about because of recent positive experiences. This is not a complaint post. ;)* I’ve made it a goal to go out on at least one date per week for…
It’s Official! My New Book is Now Available.
Today marks a momentous occasion—the official launch of my new book, I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships. The book is the result of nearly 3 years of work, and is my…
Use “And” Instead of “But” for More Effective Communication
Years ago I came across a simple principle that – after making a habit in my own life – made a profound difference in my day-to-day communication. It enabled me to give more direct and constructive feedback,…