A recent paper in the journal Science highlighted in the Wall Street journal, adds important insights into successful marriages. Led by James McNulty of Florida State University, researchers involved members of 135 newlywed couples and followed them over a period of four years. The couples answered a standard survey about the quality of their marriages…
Read MoreGestures and Body Language in Public Speaking
If not used properly, gestures and body language can be distracting and detract from the message of your speech. Learn to hone your speaking skills by channeling nervous energy into purposeful movement by watching this helpful video below from Toastmasters, a world leader in communication and leadership development. To learn more about gestures and nonverbal…
Read MoreSocial Science Insights
Enjoy some fun & interesting facts on various social issues. The Boston Globe took the time to compile these short but very interesting insights on why we like what we like and do what we do! Trusting Faces: How long does it take us to judge the trustworthiness of a person we just met? According…
Read MoreManipulating Emotions – The Effects of Social Media
Forbes: Entrepreneur delves into what really motivates people in this day and age! How can people, companies, and groups spur us into action? There are plenty of options: advertising, marketing, and of course the ever popular and influential social media. It has been revealed long ago that influencing one’s emotions can in turn affect their…
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