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Quote of Today
“If you are working on something that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you”
☀️ Today we are featuring Adam Galinsky! He is a social psychologist known for his research on leadership, power, negotiations, decision-making, diversity, and ethics. Are you as excited as we are?
⚡️Focus of Today
🙊 Communication is regarded as one of the most important skills that one can build. Consider these 5 golden nuggets to enhance your communication:"
Advocate for others: Stand up for the rights and needs of others, in your personal and professional interactions. Doing so not only displays empathy and leadership but also builds trust and respect in your relationships.
Perspective taking (what do others really want?): To truly understand the desires and needs of others, try to put yourself in their shoes. This exercise of perspective taking will not only improve your empathy and understanding but will also allow you to communicate effectively and resolve conflicts in a better way.
Give more options (signal flexibility): Always being open to alternative solutions or viewpoints signals flexibility and inclusivity. This approach encourages creative problem-solving and shows that you value and respect diverse ideas and opinions.
Earn allies by advocating for others and asking others for advice: Foster allies by standing up for others and showing genuine interest in their insights and advice.
Show your expertise by showing your passion: Displaying your passion in your area of expertise is a powerful way to demonstrate your knowledge and commitment. It not only engenders respect and admiration from others but can also inspire and motivate them. Passion often speaks louder than words, making your expertise apparent to those around you.
⭐️ Quote for the week
"Be excited for people when they succeed.
When a friend or family member reaches an important milestone like getting a promotion or making their first sale or scoring acceptance into their desired program, celebrate it. Buy them a drink. Send them a card. Tell them you're proud to know them.
Being thrilled on someone's behalf is a lovely way to be. Winning is better when shared."
With love,
— Amir and Erik
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