How to Give Honest Feedback that is Well Received and Reduce Discomfort
Offering feedback is an act of kindness and respect when given honestly and thoughtfully from the heart (not the ego), and can lead to...
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Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
- Dec 1
- 2 min
Why We're Still Fumbling with Communication in Resource-Rich Workplaces
Effective communication is crucial in any workplace, yet it often fails, even in well-resourced environments. Despite numerous...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
- Dec 1
- 3 min
How Open Communication Can Connect Us More Deeply with Others
Have you ever felt like you were stuck in a superficial conversation, unable to connect on a deeper or meaningful level? Perhaps you've...
Giovanna Elias
- Oct 1
- 4 min
Silence is Damaging: Say What You Need to Say
The infamous John Mayer was onto something when he said: “Say what you need to say.” Have you ever heard someone say, “I never told them...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
- Jul 1
- 2 min
Using SEL to Foster Inclusion, Respect, and Harmony: A Guide for Educators
Social and emotional learning (SEL) involves equipping students with skills to regulate emotions, empathize with others, and form...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
- Jul 1
- 5 min
Establishing Strong Boundaries: Respecting Yourself and Others for Mutual Respect
Boundaries are an important part of our lives, allowing us to define our personal space and determine how we interact with the world...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
- May 1
- 2 min
How to Effectively Express Your Emotions and Needs
When it comes to getting our feelings and needs across, vocabulary is key. Being able to express ourselves fluently gives us the power to...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
- Mar 1
- 2 min
The Art of Holding Space for Others
Have you ever had someone just listen to you without offering advice or judgment? It can be an incredibly healing experience. This...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
- Jan 1
- 4 min
7 Tips for Communication that Fosters Emotional Intelligence
As humans, we rely heavily on communication. Unfortunately, the ways we communicate are not always the most effective or emotionally...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
- Dec 1, 2022
- 2 min
How to Survive Holiday Visits with In-Laws You Can't Stand
The holidays are a time for family, friends, and lots of good food. But if you don't get along with your in-laws, the holiday season can...
Deb Porter and Linda Nielsen
- Nov 1, 2022
- 2 min
3 Tips to Help You Evaluate Your Listening Skills
Most people think that listening is a passive activity. They believe that all you have to do is sit there and wait for the other person...
Eric Waisman
- Nov 1, 2022
- 3 min
Why Being Assertive Is Challenging and What to Do About It
Being assertive—standing up for yourself and your needs while respectfully considering the needs of others—isn't always easy. It can be...
Allie Pratt
- Oct 1, 2022
- 3 min
How to Strengthen Your Partnership By Applying Emotional Intelligence
You wake up one day and are older, wiser, and different. You desire new goals, experiences, and surroundings. When you roll over and see...
Brenda Florida
- Sep 1, 2022
- 3 min
How an Emotional Intelligence Deficiency Prevents Us from Being Effective Communicators
The foundation of effective communication is first in understanding ourselves and, second, in knowing and empathizing with the person or...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
- Aug 1, 2022
- 4 min
Emotional Projection: What It Can Tell You About Yourself and Others
Projection: is the process of displacing one’s feelings onto a different person, animal, or object. Many of us perceive others as we...
Doni Landefeld, Ph.D.
- Jul 1, 2022
- 4 min
What Mr. Rogers Can Teach Us About Empathy and Why It Matters
Your spouse regularly lashes out, frustrated over the temperature at home, and you engage in ongoing thermostat wars. At work, a project...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
- Jun 1, 2022
- 3 min
How to Use Words of Affirmation in Your Relationships
Do you recall the last time you were affirmed with words? Maybe it was a friend or family member expressing how much they missed seeing...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
- May 1, 2022
- 7 min
Is Being Honest Worth it? How to Improve the Outcome of Addressing a Concern
It’s happening again! You are in a meeting providing your insights when you are interrupted by someone who cannot wait for you to finish...
Six Seconds
- May 1, 2022
- 4 min
Why No One Wins a War or Argument
For millennia, tales of rival love, wars, superheroes, and villains depict an unwavering fight until one party has been defeated and the...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
- Feb 1, 2022
- 4 min
Steps Leaders Can Take to Help Employees Return to the Office
Remember the chaos of sending or being sent home to work remotely almost two years ago? Who knew that coming back into the office would...
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