The Critique Sandwich
To provide effective feedback consider the "Critique Sandwich.” The basic structure is: Praise any positive elements of the opinion or presentation. Offer Constructive Critique. End with additional compliments Begin on…
Better Conversation
Alison Wood Brooks is a professor at Harvard Business School and an expert in the field of social psychology. One of her research interests is the role of emotions in…
The Objective Observer: Detachment as a Process
Detachment is a process that may assist to gain clarity, broaden perspectives, and make informed decisions. By stepping back and adopting an observer's mindset, we might view situations from a fresh perspective. Detachment…
Jennice Vilhauer: Expectations
Jennice Vilhauer is a psychologist actively working with her clients to improve their outcomes by assisting them to change their expectations. Ms. Vilhauer begins her TED talk by defining expectation:…
Can Expecting Good Outcomes Create Good Results?
The Self Fulfilling Prophecy In Action Do we really get what we expect from others? The Self-fulfilling Prophecy, also known as The Pygmalion Effect, seems to have real life examples. …