by Kare Anderson | May 26, 2014 | Caring, Choice, Collective Intelligence, Give Back, Miscellaneous
“The way to get someone to like you immediately is to find a commonality. Almost any commonality, no matter how trivial – a shared alma mater, an interest in running, a love of dogs – will get the ball rolling,” Influence author, Robert Cialdini told Reinventing...
by Kare Anderson | Feb 19, 2014 | behavior, Book, Caring, Customer
Co-contributor, Sandra Zoratti What should you do when someone cries or laughs at work? The same thing a go-giver, loving mother would do. Discern what provoked the emotion then seize the moment to support their greater self-understanding and confidence — and...
by Kare Anderson | Nov 10, 2013 | behavior, Book, Caring, Choice
Yes the holiday is rushing towards us and many face it with mixed feelings yet there are small, priceless ways you can foster a festive spirit with others. Be the wreath that encircles others with genuine warmth, and more. 1. The Taylor Swift Touch: Vividly Praise...
by Kare Anderson | Oct 20, 2013 | behavior, Book, Caring, Connecting
It’s probably no surprise to you that we most admire those exude the right balance of strength and warmth, even if the notion runs counter to Machiavell’s famous view that, “It is much safer to be feared than loved.” Like to learn how? If you’re a woman or non-white...
by Kare Anderson | Aug 30, 2013 | behavior, Book, Caring, Connecting, Friendship, Likeability, Listening
“I swear, my dear. Sometimes our conversations remind me of a broken sword.” She raised an eyebrow. “Sharp as hell,” he said, “but lacking a point.” ~ Brandon Sanderson, Warbreaker Real Conversation Is Akin To Catching A Fish Until you find the lure and hook on which...
by Kare Anderson | Jul 22, 2013 | Book, Caring, Choice, Humor
An elementary school teacher in rural Arkansas made a bracelet of charms of each student in her class so she could continually remind herself of how she cared about each one, and her passion for teaching them. The rest of the story is the real clincher for seeing...