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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 good to let it all out, like something has lifted. A 10kg weight, perhaps, or an Albatross, depending on your symbolic preferences. It feels less…

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 is something that is predicted to eventually do surgeries, diagnose problems and maybe even create movies. When talking about artificial “intelligence,” most people assume that the…

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 Flanagan, a youth engagement expert and president and CEO of actua, believes artificial intelligence (A.I.) will become an important tool in education. She said because it’s…

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 its employees because its leadership understands that when employees receive ongoing training, they are 45% more likely to remain with the company. That is an investment worth…

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 put your finger on what was missing in that apology, or why you didn’t feel the relief that typically accompanies repair to a relationship. In…

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 social settings with grace and confidence. However, in our increasingly packed lifestyles, drawn-out conversations about nothing in particular can sometimes feel like a luxury. As…

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 sales, even if it isn’t easy or natural for them. In both cases, a new B2B sales rep must get through the learning curve. Asking…

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 for interpersonal communication, leadership, negotiation, and collaboration. However, there are also some common barriers that can hinder your social influence and prevent you from achieving…

Even though having more power usually makes people more motivated to pursue their goals, a new study has found that individuals with higher power exhibit more physiological responses associated with threat when they talk about their personal problems with a romantic partner who also has high power. The new findings appear in the journal Psychophysiology. The…