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Schedule consistent feedback sessions with team members, peers, or family members. Stay open-minded by considering diverse perspectives without judgment. Acknowledge contributions and enhance existing suggestions by building on others’ Ideas.
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Oct 6, 2017 · Tap into what psychologists call “empathic concern” — a warm desire for the other person to be well. And be creative when offering to help others.
Mar 9, 2021 · As a first step, get to know the members of your team as individuals. When you meet one-on-one—casually or formally, over coffee or over Zoom—start by asking questions. Find out what the person’s goals are, what they’d like to learn to do better, what new thing they’d like to try.
- Dig Deeper with Unique Conversation Starters
- Make Micro-Commitments First
- Do A Project Or Challenge with Them
- Extend Invitations
- Be Present and Actively Listen
- Maintain “Tennis Match” Conversations
- Don’T Be Afraid to Be Vulnerable
- Maintain Open Lines of Communication
- Respect People’s Boundaries
- Understand Attachment Styles
It’s almost impossible to deepen connections when you ask the same old questions: What do you do? Or Where are you from? Or How are you? These create terrible small talk! Instead, ask better, deeper questions. Worried it might be awkward? Research shows that people tend to overestimate the awkwardnessof deep conversations. This misunderstanding can...
A micro-commitment is a baby step that helps you check someone’s character so you can build up to a more profound, long-lasting friendship down the line. Instead of diving off the deep end into a full-fledged BFF relationship right after you meet, micro-commitments help slowly build trust and connection over time. For example, it’s usually best to ...
Sociologists have found that people are more likely to connect over a shared goalor mutual effort, even if they are complete strangers! Two peoples’ joint attention on a project or challenge brings them closer together through problem-solving, discussions, and mutual accountability. You can use this social bonding trick to your advantage by startin...
Inviting someone to an event or get-together is a gift! Everyone loves an invitation, even if they can’t attend. Think about invitations as a gift. Don’t be afraid to make the first move. You may worry: 1. What if they say no? 2. What if they reject me? 3. What if they’re too busy? But without invitations, how will you ever connect on a deeper leve...
Presence and listening are like a master combo for connection. On the one hand, mindfulness and presence in interaction tend to enrich relationships. At the same time, active listening is a critical cue that you are interested in a closer relationship because you want to hear what they have to say. Improve your listening skills by replacing the hab...
When trying to break through surface-level conversations into deeper topics, it is crucial to maintain a balance of communication. On average, most people spend more than half of a conversation talking only about themselves! Talking too muchcan even cause more disconnection. If you want to connect more deeply, it helps to take a break from the self...
Vulnerability is the key to deep connection. If you don’t share anything about yourself, other people may never feel like they can know you, let alone want to share things with you. One of the easiest ways to get people to open up to deeper conversations is to start sharing something about yourself. While vulnerability may feel scary and awkward, r...
It’s hard to form emotional connections without keeping in touch. Connection is a two-way street that requires both parties to invest in the friendship or relationship. If you want to get past shallow interactions, you may need to maintain more communication with those who matter. Checking in on someone takes little time out of your day yet speaks ...
Boundaries are the root of clear communication and intimate connection because they clearly express what you will allow someone to do (or not to do) in a relationship. For example, if you express that certain topics make you uncomfortable, your true friends will avoid those topics. Similarly, they should respect that boundary if you don’t want your...
If you notice that you attract the same kind of people into your life, it may be due to your attachment style. Attachment styles describe the patterns found in childhood and affect how you connect to people. Research shows that these attachment styles explainwhy we often repeat many of the same relationship patterns repeatedly. The attachment theor...
Working well with others is the essence of teamwork. What are the benefits of working with others? And how can you learn to do it effectively?
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Jan 4, 2018 · Research suggests that when we see ourselves clearly, we are more confident and more creative. We make sounder decisions, build stronger relationships, and communicate more effectively.
