Social & Interpersonal Skills

Ever feel like a lightning rod for miscommunication at work? A whopping 86% of employees cite poor collaboration and communication as the main workplace failure causes. If you’re ready to ditch the confusion, these 5 best books to improve your…

In a workspace, the 3 most common negative emotions are frustration, worry, and anger. This is why it’s important to lighten the mood at work with a few jokes here and there.  Moreover, good jokes can build rapport, break the…

So you’re the one in charge of preparing the icebreaker questions for the team meeting. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.  I’m going to list 200 icebreaker questions for team meeting. I’ll put them in categories for different purposes. This…

In one survey by Zippia, it was discovered that 52% of US employees say that teamwork is very important. Meanwhile, 37% said that “great teamwork” was their main reason for staying in a company (according to a survey by Visix)…

Whoever said “Teamwork makes the dream work” was right. In fact, a survey by Zippia revealed that more than half (52%) of US employees say teamwork is very important.  Now, one of the best ways to improve teamwork and collaboration…

Picture this: It’s Friday. You’re excited to finally be able to do your own thing during the weekend (whether it’s a hobby, family time, or just relaxing). Just as you’re finishing up your work, a co-worker (or maybe it’s your…

Do you find yourself thinking “My boss seems uncomfortable around me. What do I do?” This is an awkward situation for you, your boss, and your co-workers. The first thing you need to do is establish why things are uncomfortable…

If you have an abrasive personality at work, it can hold you back. A big part of being successful is being able to work well with others. When you unintentionally rub your co-workers the wrong way, you’ll find yourself left…

False rumors and gossip feel like an inevitable part of office life. While some chatter about celebrities or news stories seems harmless, harmful false claims have a way of spreading like wildfire in workplaces. When untrue rumors target you specifically,…

You want to have a positive working relationship with your boss. You have to report to this person every day, but constantly disagreeing with them can make you miserable. Instead of complaining that my boss always disagrees with me, learn…