UNCG Speaking Center

Supporting speakers in the areas of public, interpersonal, and group communication. On the web at speakingcenter.uncg.edu

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For Sibling Battles, Be a Sportscaster, Not a Referee
The New York Times - By HEATHER TURGEON
Parents in my psychotherapy practice often ask how to make sibling conflict stop. Understandably, they want the bickering, teasing, aggression and cries of “no fair” to end. But one of the best ways to
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Feb 14, 2018
Alexa Bomersbach
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How to Improve Your Relationships With Effective Communication Skills
Verywell - By Elizabeth Scott, MS
Conflict in a relationship is virtually inevitable. In itself, conflict isn’t a problem; how it’s handled, however, can bring people together or tear …
Sep 26, 2017
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How to Tell if Someone Is Lying and 8 More Conversation Tips
The New York Times - By JOANNA NIKAS
The staring contest lasted 14 seconds before Amanda de Cadenet, best known for interviewing bold women with boldfaced names, broke the silence with “I can’t take it anymore!” She was delivering instruction
Sep 27, 2017
Alexa Bomersbach
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Why Speaking Centers At Universities Are So Important
theodysseyonline.com - Alexa Bomersbach
If you are reading this, chances are that you have no idea what a speaking center is. They are not very common unfortunately, but they provide a …
Sep 26, 2017
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Sep 20, 2017
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Relationship Problems? Try Getting More Sleep
The New York Times - By TARA PARKER-POPE
It started as a simple conversation about a child’s birthday party. But it quickly escalated into a full-blown marital rift. She accused him of neglecting the family. He said she was yelling. “Whatever,”
Sep 20, 2017
Alexa Bomersbach
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7 Reasons Why Internal Communication Is Important for Success – Staffbase | Blog
staffbase.com - Staffbase GmbH
Workforce demographics are changing. Each successive generation from Gen X onward has been more and more discerning about how their employers talk …
Sep 19, 2017
Alexa Bomersbach
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How You’ll Want to Respond to Bad Feedback (and How You Actually Should)
themuse.com - Richard Moy
Getting negative feedback is never fun. As you’re getting it, you usually want to crawl into a hole and never come out. And after you leave that room? …
Sep 19, 2017
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Being Kind Makes You More Influential, Increases Productivity, and Builds Trust (According to Science)
Inc Magazine - Alison Davis
3 compelling reasons to work and play well with others We live in a rough, rude times. From anger in the oval office, to road rage, to pundits shouting on TV, to companies where a toxic culture is not
Sep 18, 2017
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Sep 3, 2017
Kmcuny
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How to Work with a Bad Listener
Harvard Business Review - Rebecca Knight
It’s frustrating to work with people who don’t listen. Whether your colleagues interrupt you, ramble on, or seem distracted, the impact is the same: you feel ignored and the chances for misunderstandings
Sep 3, 2017
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Stress Leads to Bad Decisions. Here’s How to Avoid Them
Harvard Business Review - Ron Carucci
A senior sales executive I’ll call Daniela was frustrated. She’d been working on delegating more to her team. To her dismay, many were struggling to take on the levels of freedom she’d offered — even they’d
Sep 3, 2017
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A Simple Way to Be More Assertive (Without Being Pushy)
Harvard Business Review - Andy Molinsky
In the workplace, we all run into conflict. Many of us would love to speak up and assert ourselves to correct it. And, in a perfect world, it would be easy. You could finally tell that colleague who keeps
Sep 3, 2017
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Why Everyone Should See Themselves as a Leader
Harvard Business Review
Sue Ashford, a professor at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, breaks down her decades of research on leadership—who achieves it, and how a group grants it. She explains that the world
Sep 3, 2017
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Brad Stulberg explains how to use stress to your advantage
Business Insider - Lamar Salter
Brad Stulberg, coauthor of "Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success," explains how looking at stressful situations as challenges rather than threats
Sep 3, 2017
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Let Your Favorite Podcast Hosts Fix Your Public Speaking Problems
Fast Company - Rich Bellis
Podcast hosts from NPR, WNYC Studios, and more explain why they let themselves say “like” and “um” as much as they want. You’re a grownup with a job, plenty of good ideas, and expertise. That’s why you
Aug 17, 2017
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5 Ways to Manage Conflict in the Workplace
The Balance - Dan McCarthy
Many people head in the opposite direction when they spot conflict in the workplace. But if you’re a manager that's a mistake. Conflict can be …
Aug 17, 2017
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The single most powerful question to ask in an interview — and how top candidates answer
Business Insider - Justin Gray
· 'Practical hiring' is the technique of testing candidates' self-awareness. · After they present a product or presentation to you, ask them, "What would you do differently?" · Candidates that can answer
Aug 17, 2017
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Relationships
11 ways to ruin your relationship for good - Business Insider
Business Insider - Shana Lebowitz
Every romantic relationship goes through ups and downs. Even if you just had a massive fight about who stained the living-room couch with coffee (we know: It wasn't you), it's not the end of the world.
Aug 17, 2017
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5 Ways to Make Yourself Look Polished to Everyone Around You
Inc Magazine - Brenda Della Casa
No amount of knowledge or dedication can help you succeed if you don't address this The world is full of dreamers. Look around you and you'll find there are plenty of people who spend a lot of time and
Aug 17, 2017
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'Trauma bonding' explains why people often stay in abusive relationships - Business Insider
Business Insider - Lindsay Dodgson
Those who have never been in an abusive relationship struggle to understand how people remain in one for so long. If somebody was mistreating you, "why did you stick around?" they ask. For survivors, can
Aug 17, 2017
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7 ways to make difficult conversations easy
Ladders - Eric Barker
Someone is screaming in your face at the top of their lungs. Or ranting angrily and you can’t get a word in edgewise. Or maybe they’re sobbing so …
Aug 15, 2017
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The Right Way to Respond to Negative Feedback (It'll Save Your Career)
Inc Magazine - Deborah Grayson Riegel
Don't deny, defend, or dwell on negative feedback -- unless you never want to improve your skills or advance your career. When it comes to giving and receiving negative feedback, most of us would rather
Aug 15, 2017
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3 Things Leaders With Impressive Communication Skills Always Do
Inc Magazine - John Hall
As a leader, your communication skills have the potential to leave a lasting impact on others--make sure that impact is a positive one. Communication is an essential life skill for anyone and everyone.
Aug 13, 2017
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Want to Give a Great Speech? Take Your Audience on a Journey
Inc Magazine - Fia Fasbinder
Preparing the perfect speech starts with considering the journey. Make each talk a call to adventure that your audience can't wait to take. A confident speaker steps onto the stage and gives the most speech
Aug 8, 2017
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Having Work Friends Can Be Tricky, but It’s Worth It
Harvard Business Review - Emma Seppälä and Marissa King
How often have you had the following conversation at work? It is a script we stick to even if we are dying inside. It’s hard to build real connections with your colleagues if you never get beyond superficial
Aug 8, 2017
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An Introduction to Rhetorical Questions
thoughtco.com - Richard Nordquist
A rhetorical question is a question (such as "How could I be so stupid?") that's asked merely for effect with no answer expected. The answer may be …
Aug 8, 2017