Favorite Inspiring Quotes
Develop Social Skills
Commentary by Peter Shepherd

“We're losing social skills, the human interaction skills, how to read a person's mood, to read their body language, how to be patient until the moment is right to make or press a point. Too much exclusive use of electronic information dehumanizes what is a very, very important part of community life and living together.” ~ Vincent Nichols
Take the time to visit... so much deeper a connection.
“When we focus on others, our world expands.” ~ Daniel Goleman
And Dale Carnegie: “If there’s one secret of success it lies in the ability to get the other’s point of view and see things from that person’s angle as well as your own.”
“Your work is the single greatest means at your disposal for expressing your social intelligence.” ~ Robert Greene
As Stephen Wang says, “No matter what job you have in life, your success will be determined 5% by your academic credentials, 15% by your professional experiences, and 80% by your communication skills.”

Article about developing social skills...
Constructing a Conversation - by Dr. Linda Sapadin
A game of catch goes nowhere unless you have a partner who catches the ball and throws it back to you. Similarly, a conversation goes nowhere unless you have a partner who listens to what you're saying and responds in a way that keeps the conversation going. A good conversation is constructed by a speaker and a listener each doing their part. Continues...