behavior

Building Relationship On Agreements (repost)

August 14, 2009

Every semester, the students change but the questions I hear remain the same. Where am I coming from with these agreements? Why do I think it so important to the well being of these students that I’m willing to spend precious time on it, time that I could just as well put into teaching other things that might be valuable for my students? What justifies the use of so much class time for these agreements?

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Does Fairness Play A Part In The Art Of Persuasion?

November 18, 2008

Does Fairness Play A Part In The Art Of Persuasion? To be fair, yes. And persuasive people are fair minded and even handed. There are obvious and not-so obvious differences between people. But to be able to persuade all kinds of people, you’ll find it a valuable habit to treat all people as your equals.

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Is Personal Warmth Important In The Art Of Persuasion?

November 9, 2008

Is personal warmth an important part of the art of persuasion? If your answer is yes, you’re getting warmer! People who know how to connect with people, engage and persuade people tend to be warmer than colder, but not too hot to handle or so cold as to freeze others out. So much of what people think about persuasion has to do with what to do. But how you are can make the meaningful difference. Be warm, and you’ll be more persuasive.

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How to Communicate With A Coworker Taking Credit for Others’ Work

May 2, 2008

Communications problems with coworkers are common—we’ve all experienced them. Solutions to nagging coworker problems can be found in your own desire to create positive change. Keep in mind, many times you are not the only one experiencing the coworker-problem. By addressing the problem, you will be creating positive change for yourself and others.

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