In Part 1 of this three-part series on “How Does Communication Work?” I introduced the distinction between kinesics (body language, including gestures, eye gaze, and facial expressions) and ...

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and we’re talking all month long about how we can all be better advocates for the people with disabilities. Jennifer Hoesing is the Director of ...

Active listening is a critical component of effective communication. It involves not just hearing the words spoken but understanding the underlying messages. To practice active listening: Maintain eye ...

Rosie McCall is a London-based freelance writer who frequently contributes to Discover Magazine, specializing in science, health, and the environment. View Full Profile. A point, a wave, a thumbs-up, ...

Demand for people with interpersonal skills has been on the rise for decades. Harvard research shows that, over a 30-year period, jobs that require a lot of social interaction grew by 12 percentage ...

Regardless of the type of small business an owner may be involved in, there are always negotiations that take place on a daily basis. These may be as simple as choosing a meeting time and place, or ...

In Part 1 of this three-part series on “How Does Communication Work?” I introduced the distinction between kinesics (body language, including gestures, eye gaze, and facial expressions) and ...

Learn more about how elephants have been using non-verbal gestures to communicate with humans, the first of this complex method documented in non-primates. A point, a wave, a thumbs-up, or a nod of ...