Autism, Human Connection and the ‘Double Empathy’ Problem
Despite stereotypes, many autistic people yearn for meaningful relationships, but they are daunted by neurotypicals’ assumptions about them. “He paid no attention to persons around him. When taken into a…
Read MorePandora’s box: Artificial intelligence in education
The growing role of artificial intelligence in education raises questions about what we value in academia. This article could have been written by ChatGPT. I assure you that it was…
Read MoreWhitelighting is the ‘positive’ version of gaslighting – but is it really worth panicking about?
You know the feeling. You’re confiding in a close friend, complaining about something awful someone even more awful did to you at work, in the pub, or wherever. It feels…
Read MoreArtificial ‘intelligence’ is not so smart after all
Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly significant part of everyday life for most people, whether it’s through voice assistants like Siri, Bixby and Alexa or photo generation in Photoshop. AI…
Read MoreArtificial intelligence in local classrooms ‘inevitable:’ expert
When calculators were first brought into classrooms, there was fear it would lead to cheating or have a negative impact on children’s ability to learn. But much like calculators, Jennifer…
Read More3 Ways To Influence Others Without Saying A Word
Allow me a moment to vent. My team and I recently worked with an incredible client to enhance their team’s executive presence. This company routinely invests in the development of…
Read MoreThe Narcissist’s “Not Really an Apology” Apology
KEY POINTS Have you ever had someone use words that seemed like an apology, but somehow you didn’t feel better? Nothing felt resolved, and understanding seemed lacking, but you couldn’t…
Read MoreHow To Master The New Art Of ‘Micro Talk’
Small talk is the bread and butter of social interaction. Without it, we would not be making friends, building trust in new acquaintances, easing into deeper conversations or navigating unfamiliar…
Read MoreHow a New B2B Sales Rep Should Manage the Learning Curve
Some people believe salespeople are born, while others believe they are made. Thanks to certain personality traits, some people sell easily; however, those who lack those traits can succeed in…
Read MoreWhat common barriers to social influence should you avoid?
Social influence is the ability to change or affect someone else’s behavior, attitudes, or opinions through various methods, such as persuasion, compliance, conformity, or obedience. It is a valuable skill…
Read More