The Gift of GabShe continued by saying, Many people dismiss small talk as being a waste of time. If you think small talk is not worthy of your time you are making a big mistake. It is actually one of...

Learning the personality styles of others will further heighten your awareness of differences to enhance your social agility. When you gain clarity on what is important to others and why they act as...

When you strive to become a conversational chameleon, you can more swiftly adapt to your environment and surroundings for your own safety, survival, and healthy well-being.

An engaging conversation is a two-way street. Learn to delight in dialogue to ensure mutual respect and consideration.

ASK YOURSELF: * Have you pondered a question and someone ironically shows up with the answers? * Have you ever been thinking of a friend and within moments they mysteriously call or come by? * How...

Being "out of sync" happens all the time . . . * Have you ever begun a discussion when the timing was not right and your message was subsequently rejected? * Have you ever said the right thing at the...

The Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung {1875-1961} first introduced the concept of "synchronicity" to describe the meaningful coincidences which occur in our lives and connect us all in our humanity.

My man Daniel sees twenty patients a day, many of whom he has never met before their appointment. With only fifteen to twenty minutes to spare, he has no choice but to use the gift of gab to connect...

Effective communication requires an elevated level of self-awareness, and desire to understand and appreciate one another.

Wise with Your Words. Speak words that support your highest good. Are your thoughts building you up or tearing you down? Notice the quality of your words-your best first impressions ride on them.

Use Names. Calling a person by name makes him/her feel recognized, appreciated, and special. It shows respect and that you are genuinely interested in making a connection. You make them feel...

Bull in a China ShopThe metaphor bull in a china shop appropriately describes how a clumsy {or socially awkward} person can sometimes find themselves in a quite delicate position. Have you ever been...

By becoming aware of the differences and developing an understanding of each person's uniqueness, you will improve your interactions to make more positive first impressions.

Groundbreaking research at Cal Tech has now revealed that humans not only tend to synchronize their movements, such as clapping in unison or walking at the same pace, but they also synchronize their...

Although my sister, Liz, is socially engaging and very confident with people, she tends to more of an introvert. She generates energy from the inside, from center to circumference, and would rather...

Labels have always represented limitation, conformity, and narrow-mindedness to me since the human personality is multi-faceted and continuously evolving. Perhaps that is why I am so intrigued by the...

Free Flowing DialogueHave you ever been engaged in a conversation which was so dynamic that you were both firing on all cylinders, in perfect harmony and at warp speed?

Getting into SyncPeople feel the most comfortable with and gravitate more quickly to the people with whom they are the most alike. You will receive your best results by seeking first to understand and...

5 Reasons to Develop the Power of the Pause. It . . . 1.encourages your communication partner to express their thoughts without interruption.2.provides a moment of silence to calm incessant...

I love to read. However, there have been times when certain books did not resonate with me because the timing was off kilter. Their lessons fell flat because their messages were not pertinent,...

Eloquent speakers, communication experts, seasoned actors, and musicians all understand the transforming power of the pause. They know all too well that strategic silence and a well-placed whisper can...

Not everyone is going to like us or understand us. And that is okay. It may have nothing to do with us personally; but rather more about who they are and how they relate to the world.

It is not unusual for people to believe that their way is the best way-that they are right and everyone else is out-of-sync or mistaken. The divine irony is that since we are better at being...

Years ago, one of my girlfriends and I were going on a road trip and our destination was four hours away. We started an amazing conversation as our trip began. We arrived four hours later, but it felt...

Being "out of sync" can be exasperating. Seek to synchronize to increase your chances for success and positive outcomes. Just because your timing is good for you does not mean it is a good time for...

Knowing when to say something is as important as knowing what or what not to say. You may have the perfect message, but it can be negated by imperfect timing.

The synchronicity found in nature extends to the rhythm and patterns in our relationships; it explains how random events can come together to achieve harmony, flow, and order. Similarly, social...

In his book, The Four Agreements, Miguel's Ruiz encourages us to "not take things personally; people behave for their reasons, not ours." Our personality differences and life experiences shape how we...

The concept is made even more fascinating when you consider it as a psychological spectrum. Imagine a sliding scale of personalities that range from being an "introvert" to an "extrovert" and placing...

Finding the right time is like discovering a social portal which opens a gate for others to receive your message and "get you." You only get one chance to make a first impression and if the gate...