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Having an AI friend can feel right. The AI is always available, doesn’t interrupt you, and remembers everything you say. And unlike a friend, AI won’t suggest it doesn’t have time for you right now, telling you that you’ll need to talk to it about what’s on your mind later. But here’s the rub: AI…
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WITHOUT LOOKING LIKE YOU’’RE WORKING THE ROOM You’re about enter a reception, conference, networking, or campus event. People are already talking. Some of those present seem to know everyone. You know three people: the person who invited you, the person at the welcome table, and you. Although the phrase “work the room” can seem calculating,…
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AI can help to clarify or complicate your interpersonal communication. Turn towards it if you need help communicating better. Turn away from it when you find it makes the situation more complicated. AI CAN BE YOUR COMMUNICATION COACH Wouldn’t it be nice to have a communication coach review a message before you sent it? Wouldn’t…
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Here’s some good news. There’s no corner office, title, or permission needed to demonstrate your leadership abilities to others. In fact, one of the best ways to be given more leadership responsibilities at work is to start performing like someone who can handle it. STEP IN TO STEP UP Which employee are you? The employee…
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Too often, the word debate brings to mind images of politicians interrupting one another, shouting matches between family members, or arguments about work policies. The truth is, however, that learning to debate can help you think more clearly, listen better, disagree respectfully, and make a convincing case. These are skills that happen to be pretty…
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Let’s play jacks! Taking turns, players throw a handful of jacks out on a flat surface, toss a tiny ball in the air, scoop up one, two, three or more metal jacks (depending on the number of turns they have), and attempt to catch the ball before it bounces. The game requires concentration, coordination, and…
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It’s likely that we all have played tic-tac-toe—and most of us are still playing it—whether we realize it or not. Nine small squares. A mix of X’s and O’s. The game is so versatile, it’s often played on a napkin. It’s also extremely predictable. So, once you know what you’re doing, it becomes extremely difficult…
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PICK-UP STICKS: Kids sit around a table or on the floor. A colorful pile of skinny sticks gets dumped onto the surface. The player’s task is to remove them one at a time, without disturbing any of the other sticks. It was easy to do, right? Not so much. One careless move and more than…
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Remember playing the game of hopscotch? All that was needed was a piece of chalk, a small rock, and a stretch of sidewalk, and we were occupied for hours. After drawing the hopscotch court, we’d simply toss the marker, hop from square to square, wobble on one foot, and then begin anew after we stepped…
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Remember playing jump rope growing up? It turns out you were doing a lot more than exercising. You were also learning timing, trust, teamwork, resilience, encouragement, and coordination, the same skills we rely on to help us navigate our friendships and professional relationships. Yup! Playing jump rope wasn’t just about timing your leap. It was…
