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To Have Better Disagreements, Change Your Words – Here are 4 Ways to Make Your Counterpart Feel Heard and Keep the Conversation Going
Conversational receptiveness can help keep both parties engaged.
Passport Bottleneck Is Holding up International Travel by Americans Eager to See the World as COVID-19 Eases
Precautions taken in response to COVID-19 explain some but not all of the recent long delays in getting a passport.
Mental Health Statistics Reveal a Crisis in America
County officials are asking Congress for more funding and to change a pair of Medicaid rules that will allow governments to provide more mental health services.
People Don’t Ask for More Pay when the Company Is ‘Good’
Do job seekers really forego pay to work at companies with social impact, or does that mission prompt self-censoring in negotiation?
Debunking the Dunning-Kruger Effect – the Least Skilled People Know How Much They Don’t Know, but Everyone Thinks They Are Better Than Average
The idea that the least skilled are the most unaware of their incompetency is pervasive in science and pop culture. But a new analysis of the data shows that the Dunning-Kruger effect may not be true.
How to Grow Your Social Network as You Age
As your circle of close friends shrinks, there are ways to rebuild — but not replace — the social network you had when you were younger.
Drivers More Distracted Now Than Before the Pandemic, Study Shows
Data shows that laws to prevent distracted driving have a near-immediate impact, but that the effect wears off quickly.
Public Servants Don't Feel Connected in the Workplace
Andrew Edelson joins the podcast to discuss the results of a new Eagle Hill survey.
For Better Virtual Meetings, Take Turns
Most people work just as efficiently in virtual meetings. But something is missing that could make them better: Taking turns.
Short, Sweet, Simple: Tips For Effective Government Communications
When it comes to communicating vital information to residents, a “clarity before clever” strategy works best, one expert says.
Banning TikTok Could Weaken Personal Cybersecurity
TikTok restrictions could lead to individuals engaging in risky digital behavior to circumvent mobile app bans, potentially exposing their networks and data to bad actors, an expert warns.
Miscommunication Can Actually Be Good For Problem Solving
New research digs into how some miscommunication in groups solving problems can actually benefit the process.
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