New Ways to Predict Which Marriages Will Succeed

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…

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Under Scrutiny

As reported on CBS This Morning: after a second video of Baltimore Ravens player Ray Rice surfaced, this one showing him punching his then-fiancee, Janay Palmer, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was under fire. Many critics questioned how Goodell could not have seen the video before giving Rice his original two-game suspension. Goodell addressed the controversy…

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Gestures 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…

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Body Language in Negotiation: Angry Facial Expressions?

Angry Facial Expressions in Negotiation New research out of Harvard University suggests your best weapon in negotiation may be your facial expressions. In a new paper entitled “The Commitment Function of Angry Facial Expressions” published in Psychological Science, Harvard University psychology post-doc Lawrence Ian Reed suggests that angry facial expressions seem to boost the effectiveness…

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