Emotional intelligence is considered to be the key to advancement in a person's professional and personal life. Studies state that EI is an even better predictor of success than IQ.

And the good news is that EI can be improved. Here are 8 ways to do just that. Read the full article here.
 
 

Do you listen to your spouse, kids, colleagues and friends? And by this, I do not mean pretend to listen, I mean give them your 100% and really hear what they have to say.

Listening is not a skill everyone possesses. Yet, it is a skill that can be developed if we are sincere in trying. Mastering this skill can rejuvenate our relationships, provide us with more knowledge and insight, and even earn us a reputation as a good conversationalist.

Since it is such a key element in our social life and yet so rare, being a good listener can open doors for us that we didn't even know existed. It is one of the skills that can make our company really enjoyable to others.

In this article, I am sharing six tips that can help us be master listeners. Read the full article here.
 
 
Much of our happiness depends on the quality of our relationships with others. In family and in workplace, it is important to have healthy relationships in order to get the best out of life.

Even though we spend almost all of our lives with others, many of us still have problems in having smooth and balanced relationships. The schools and colleges don't teach us people skills. We are often left to fend for ourselves when it comes to maintaining social relations. And we often stumble.

So what makes a healthy relationship? There are a few common elements in any good relation, be it marital, friendly or official. Once these elements are in place, we understand people better and relate to them more effectively. It helps us have smooth sailing in the rough waters of interpersonal relationships.

In this article, we discuss 6 of such keys to healthy relationships. Each key is followed by a short description, and a question to ponder over. If we are honest with ourselves, we can find the way to improve our relationships through the answer to these questions. Ready to begin? Let's go. Read the full article here:
 
 
Some people attract people to themselves like magnets. Yet others repel people just as strongly. Several of those who repel others cannot figure out why they don't have more friends or why they find it difficult to get close to others. It can be really frustrating.

There are several reasons why people may not be attracted to you. I have identified five personality traits that can really hamper you in your attempts to get close to others. Though there are several other potential causes, these five seem to be on the top.

If we are honest with ourselves, we can look at this list and see if any of these describes us. If it does, then we can always find ways to change. Every small step in the positive direction will bring impressive results.

Let us now explore these five pitfalls in human behavior. Read the full article here.
 
Email Etiquette 08/01/2009
 
Email is the preferred medium of communication in today's age. We shoot off mails to colleagues, friends and family.

Sending a mail with proper etiquette will immediately cause you to go up in the viewer's opinion. A poorly written mail shows ignorance and disrespect to the reader. It can even make or break a job quest.

Having a proper email etiquette is essential to projecting a great personality. Since first impressions are often made through email these days, it is all the more important to focus on developing our communication effectiveness in this medium. In our quest for personality development, email etiquette also plays an important role.

So how do we write an email that is just right? Here are a few tips to always bear in mind.

Read the full article here
 
 

Personality Development is all about cultivating and projecting a great personality. One of the most helpful ways to do this is through power dressing.

Power dressing is a form of dressing, especially in the corporate world, which makes you appear in control, confident and authoritative. In today's world fashions and trends change at the blink of an eye. But there are still some principles, mostly conservative, which remain unchanged. By following these principles, you can learn how to create an image of a powerful, collected, professional you.

Below, I am sharing 5 tips for power dressing. These tips can serve as a guide post in your quest to dress and look better. And remember, when you dress professionally, you feel professional. Studies have shown that wearing a smart suit can instantly make you feel more confident. And it projects the image of a confident person to the world! Read the full article here.

 
 

Respect is a very basic human need. We all feel that need, and some of us struggle to get it. It is important to learn how to earn respect at the workplace, at your home, from your friends...

Respect is of two types: normative and earned. Normative respect is something you get because of your status, job title, social position etc. Earned respect is one that you get because of your character. It is the earned respect that lasts longer, matters more and ultimately shows how respectable you are. In our journey towards personality development, it is important for us to learn how to gain this second type of respect from others.

We all want to gain earned respect. But how do we do it? Let me share 7 tips to gain respect. Read the full article here.

 
 

We have all had our share of criticism. And most of us cannot take criticism well. We may often find ourselves getting defensive, angry and/or grieved. It usually does more damage than good.

But as positive, growth-oriented and intelligent human beings, we can learn to deal with criticism effectively. We can in fact learn to deal with it so effectively, that each critical comment significantly contributes to our self improvement and personality development.

Here, let me share 7 tips that help you deal with criticism better. Read the full article here.