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How do you define success? Take this 2 min quiz and find out. My definition of success has changed significantly throughout my career. I think it will still change as I get older and wiser.
This 2 min quiz has two parts. Here is part 1. Read the following four stories and answer the question below. ...
This interpersonal skills example can happen any day at work or in life. It was our second day in Beijing. My cousin, my mom, and Isabel went to visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. It was majestic, fun, but a super long walk. By 1pm, we were all exhausted, hungry and decided to Uber back to the hotel. ...
Last weekend, my hubby suddenly asked me “Are you happy?” I didn’t know what to say, even after thinking about it.
I asked him, “What do you mean? Are you talking about work? Life? Us?”
He said, “No, just in general.”
I asked, “Are you happy?”, still not knowing what to say. ...
An interpersonal skills example can turn up when it’s least expected. It was the second week of my China trip. My mom, cousin, daughter and I had spent the day at the Beijing Zoo. It was a 90 degree, humid day in Beijing. We were all exhausted and were heading back to the hotel to rest up. ...
My cousin in China has been running a travel agency for 20 years. She’s one of those people who knows exactly how to maintain good relationships. During my trip to China, I learned one interpersonal skills example after another from her.
First, some background: my oldest daughter and I visited our extended family in China together for the first time two months ago. My parents decided to come, too, since grandpa turns 90 this year. It was a four-generation family reunion! While the following examples are all related to my family trip, they also apply to the work place. ...
Interpersonal communication isn’t an exact science that can be solved with a math equation or with a formula. Interpersonal skills are complicated as they depend on the context of the situation, social cues and the personal experience of those involved. With so many different signals that can influence your communication, it’s important to have a tangible understanding of what good interpersonal communication entails. Once you can master interpersonal communication, you will benefit both personally and professionally. ...
There can be many bad leaders in one organization. Why? Ironically, it’s because bad leadership creates a vicious cycle. Bad leaders promote other bad leaders, either because they don’t know any better or they don’t want to be found out. If you’re a kick-ass doer in an organization full of bad leaders, you won’t get promoted for one of two reasons. ...