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Laurie Wilhelm - ArticlesHow to Get People at Your Table TalkingHave you ever gone to a workshop or event where the attendees were all sitting tables of about six or eight and where no one was talking to one another? There's that awkward silence before the session begins and no one knows what to say. If you find yourself in such a situation, here are some suggestions that may help you to get everyone at the table talking and bring them together. How Many Social Skills Will Make You Successful?The thing with social skills is that just having a couple won't make you succeed socially. We find ourselves in many different situations everyday where we need a combination and variety of skills to make us socially well-rounded. There are many subtle yet valuable skills that take some conscious awareness to recognize and rehearse. How Can You Improve Your Social Skills?One common suggestion that is recommended for improving social skills is to practice. Practice meeting other people, going to social events, joining clubs, taking classes or practice being with different people in various situations. But practice what? Going to social events are the places to practice. Knowing how to interact while you're there is what to practice. The Art of Poor ListeningPoor listening is an art. Fortunately, it's a talent that's easy to master. It takes little effort and if you're really good at it, you'll be able to quickly tune out the speaker or, better yet, get him to stop talking so that you can start. Here are five key ways to be an exemplary bad listener. Characteristics of Good Constructive FeedbackWe often confuse feedback with criticism - probably because much of our experience with it has had more to do with what we've done wrong than what we've done right or how we could do better. This is unfortunate. Feedback should not be viewed as a personal assault or a list of errors, mistakes, or mishaps. While the content of the feedback can be negative its delivery can always be constructive. One Step to Making Small TalkJust the thought of small talk congers up painful memories of stilted conversations that revolved around the weather and umpteen other dreadfully boring topics. Fortunately, the key to making good small talk is simple: be interested in other people. Here are a few small-talk tips to get the conversation going. Four Common Myths About Social SkillsMany people misunderstand what social skills are - and what they're not. Here's a quick look at a few common myths and some information on what social skills really are. Five Tips to Help You Improve Your Social SkillsThe expression "the total is greater than the sum of its parts" resonates loudly with respect to social skills. Knowing what to say and how to act are basic social skills that anyone can learn. Techniques and methods are available to develop all social skills. Here are five tips on how to learn and integrate social skills into your daily life. Three Steps to a Powerful Thank YouWhen we express our gratitude, it's more likely that others will do helpful or thoughtful things for us. The less gratitude we show, the less others are willing to do. There are times when a plain "thank you" just isn't enough; it doesn't adequately correspond to what was received, be it in value, effort, or thought. Here are three steps on how to express a really good "thank you." Simple Technique for Approaching Conflict ResolutionConflicts are a normal part of life. We interact with so many different people, in different situations that we're bound to run into difficulties. When you negotiate to secure your wants and take into account the wants of your counterpart, he will be more likely to work with you and help you achieve your goals. At the same time, he's less likely to feel defensive, aggressive or confrontational.
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