Emotionally intelligent people have mastered the art of using certain phrases—ones that open doors to deeper connections, create safe spaces for vulnerability, and cultivate understanding. These ...

In a world where emotional intelligence is as covetable as a designer handbag, spotting someone who embodies both intellectual and emotional smarts can feel like striking gold. You might think IQ and ...

In a world often characterized by fleeting interactions and superficial exchanges, the ability to quickly understand the essence of another person can be invaluable. Whether you're networking, on a ...

How often do we feel misunderstood by those around us, even our closest friends and family? On the other side of the equation, how often do we feel as though we are unable to adequately provide ...

How can you determine someone's true character? Is it possible for someone to hide something from you without it being reflected in their behavior or facial expressions? originally appeared on Quora: ...

Reading people involves paying attention to both verbal cues and nonverbal signals, such as body language, expressions, and tone. Overall patterns and context matter, so understanding someone's ...

Part of being in relationship with other people is being faced with opinions and viewpoints you disagree with. It’s easy to dismiss the way other people think and feel when you don’t think or feel the ...

Contrary to general belief, most bilinguals have an accent in one of their languages. In a first post, I discussed this longstanding myth and examined such aspects as the no accent age limit (it is ...

Communication allows us to express our thoughts, share information and connect with other people. From sending a quick text to chatting with a friend over coffee, you are interacting with the people ...

Effective leaders are tasked with developing the talents and skills of their team. A big part of achieving that goal is understanding, respecting and leveraging the cultural differences of your staff.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Today marks the first day of Black History Month. There is much to learn, appreciate, and respect when paying tribute to the African American community. We all know that our world ...