Dictionary.com defines Emotional Intelligence (EI) as the skill in perceiving, understanding, and managing emotions and feelings. EI is a critical competency when it comes to communicating with others. When engaging with others, the first thing to understand is that it’s not always about you. It is important to value and appreciate what someone else is...Read More

Raise your hand if meeting new people scares you. Raise your hand if initiating a new relationship scares you. Raise your hand if opening up to people scares you. You probably raised your hand in response to at least one of those statements. We all experience some type of nervousness as it pertains to relationships....Read More

Raise your hand if you love to smile! Raise your hand if you love to be around others who smile! Me too! When engaging with others, genuine smiles are powerful! Per imarticus.org, health experts suggest that smiling reduces anxiety. It can also create the perception that you are approachable, positive, and friendly. Your smile can...Read More