by Kare Anderson | Mar 28, 2010 | behavior, Book, Caring, collaboration, Connecting
While happiness books are all the rage, none begin by showing us the inescapable first step to connecting with others. Yet having social ties is the single best predictor of a longer, healthier, more satisfying life. That seemingly mundane step? Attention. When...
by Kare Anderson | Mar 14, 2010 | behavior, Choice, Conflict, Connecting
When things go wrong, we tend to blind ourselves to other’s feelings. We are more likely to fall into a destructive behavioral trap. Sadly, when we do, we cannot be empathic. We weaken that human bond that’s vital to re-grouping and resilience. These blinding mindsets...
by Kare Anderson | Feb 22, 2010 | behavior, Book, Connecting
“When you deeply listen and get where people are coming from, and then care about them when you’re there, they’re more likely to let you take them where you want them to go.” ~ Warren Bennis Thoughtful questions enable you to strengthen relationships. They can be...
by Kare Anderson | Dec 31, 2009 | behavior, Book, Connecting, Friendship
Just as Daniel Gilbert discovered in Stumbling on Happiness that we aren’t adept at knowing how happy we will be in the future, Gal Zauberman and John G. Lynch found that we get it wrong about how much free time we’ll have. They dryly dub this effect, “Resource...
by Kare Anderson | Oct 19, 2009 | Connecting
Brisk early morning walks along the Sausalito waterfront as the sun comes up over Angel Island are somehow sweeter, when shared with a friend or three.Walking in step in the fresh air, pointing, turning – all that motion makes unexpected memories come to mind. Talk is...
by Kare Anderson | Aug 15, 2009 | behavior, Caring, Connecting, love
Even when blindfolded, when touched just fleetingly we often recognize the emotion behind it. Even when touched by a stranger. Those touched in the study could identify the emotion (from eight, ranging from disgust to sympathy) more often than could happen by chance....
