by Kare Anderson | Sep 26, 2019 | behavior, Caring, Connecting, Friendship, inspiration, Likeability, Networking, speaking
“He’s such a good, smart player and a clutch player,” said S.F. Giants manager, Bruce Bochy, in describing Marco Scutaro after last night’s pennant-winning game in the soggy rain here in S.F. What part of that praise is most memorable? Like Scutaro’s...
by Kare Anderson | Jun 22, 2019 | Article, behavior, Conflict, Connecting, Likeability
When you most want to smash someone in the face or run out of the room, remember this irony. Cooling off someone else’s anger can be a way to actually bring that person closer. Warning: Don’t add fuel to the fire by suggesting that they calm down. Hint: “The opposite...
by Kare Anderson | May 9, 2019 | Friendship, Likeability
Your attentive glance, warm nod and early smile. How much do such behaviors affect others? Enough to surprise researchers. When students in a study watch even brief (two, five or 10 second) glimpses of strangers expressing these positive actions on soundless video...
by Kare Anderson | Apr 29, 2019 | Connecting, Friendship, Likeability, mutuality matters
Suppose a colleague gives you a compliment as you meet her in the hallway and then another person accidentally bumped you in passing. You will respond more quickly and strongly to being bumped than to being complimented, even if the person who knocked into you...
by Kare Anderson | Apr 24, 2019 | behavior, Caring, Collective Intelligence, Connecting, Friendship, Give Back, inspiration, Likeability, mutuality matters, Networking
After being honored in a tribute at the Kennedy Center in 2013 the renowned musician, Carlos Santana, was interviewed by several eager reporters. He was often asked about the musicians he most admired, the turning points in his life and how it felt to be popular...
by Kare Anderson | Apr 22, 2019 | behavior, Co-Create, Collective Intelligence, Connecting, Friendship, Likeability, mutuality matters
Five men are walking across the Golden Gate Bridge on an outing organized by their wives who are college friends. The women moved ahead in animated conversation. One man describes the engineering involved in the bridge’s long suspension. Another man points to...
