{"id":3818,"date":"2023-05-05T15:22:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T15:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.mindletic.com\/?p=3818"},"modified":"2023-05-10T15:31:24","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T15:31:24","slug":"blog-ways-to-create-stronger-connections-and-relationships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/lt\/blog-ways-to-create-stronger-connections-and-relationships\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to create stronger connections and relationships"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3818\" class=\"elementor elementor-3818\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5833f21 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"5833f21\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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data-id=\"51d72cf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b5881a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7b5881a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"284\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mindletic-blog-abstract-shapes-forming-two-figures-connection-284x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-3819\" alt=\"Abstract shapes forming two figures, way of forming connections, relationships. Mindletic blog\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mindletic-blog-abstract-shapes-forming-two-figures-connection-284x300.png 284w, https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mindletic-blog-abstract-shapes-forming-two-figures-connection-970x1024.png 970w, https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mindletic-blog-abstract-shapes-forming-two-figures-connection-768x811.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mindletic-blog-abstract-shapes-forming-two-figures-connection-1455x1536.png 1455w, https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mindletic-blog-abstract-shapes-forming-two-figures-connection-1940x2048.png 1940w, https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mindletic-blog-abstract-shapes-forming-two-figures-connection-11x12.png 11w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-50c308f\" data-id=\"50c308f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad44a45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad44a45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"body-large\"><strong>We are profoundly social creatures. A sense of social connection is one of our fundamental human needs. We may think we want money, power, fame, beauty, or eternal youth, but at the root of most of these desires is a need to belong, to be accepted, to connect with others, to love and be loved.<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>Numerous studies claim that strong relationships improve physical health and emotional well-being. They strengthen our immune system, help us recover from disease faster, and may even lengthen our life. People who feel more connected to others have lower rates of anxiety and depression, as well as higher self-esteem and are more empathic to others.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d4bfb74 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"d4bfb74\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7c4f2f4\" data-id=\"7c4f2f4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90df57f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"90df57f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f64fce5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f64fce5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"body-large\">Unfortunately, in today&#8217;s society, we tend to have shallow, superficial relationships with others. Often they are unfulfilling because they lack real strength as they lack real depth. Even though technology has made it easier to communicate, it has not made it easier to connect with other human beings. And it takes time and effort to develop and maintain genuine, authentic relationships. In this high-tech, fast-paced world we live in, a few small things done the old-fashioned way may create stronger connections and relationships. Give it a try.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-278d140 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"278d140\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips on how to create stronger connections and relationships<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6300970 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"6300970\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bece58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0bece58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"body-large\"><strong>. Answer questions with honesty rather than abstraction<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\">When someone asks \u201aHow was your weekend?&#8217;, don&#8217;t answer with \u201agood&#8217;, if it was the best weekend in a long time, you met someone incredible or saw something astonishingly beautiful. If you want to connect with people, then you have to open up. It stands out, as most of us are not open.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>. Video conference over a phone call<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\">That is when you can see the real personality come out. When you are on video, you must be present. It is a forcing mechanism to be in the moment, and you need to be present.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>. Talk about the things that matter to you.<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\">Give others a chance to know what you care about and what you believe in. If they believe in the same things as you do, they will let you know. Thus you will find meaningful common ground to feel more connected.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>. Express vulnerability.<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\">Humans connect with other humans, not with ideals. Hiding your flaws may show cold and impersonal, which, as a result, makes it very hard for anyone to connect with emotionally.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>. Be present and listen.<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\">People are attracted to good empathic listeners. Empathic listening is when we put any distraction, our need to control and beliefs as to how things \u201ashould&#8217; be aside and attend fully to the person we are listening to. No interruption, no judgement, no advice unless specifically asked.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>. Respect differences<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\">People&#8217;s view of the world and how to live it may not be the same as ours. When you accept individuality and the right to your own opinion, people start responding to you and connect to you as a result.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>. Be thankful<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\">Everyone you encounter in your everyday life is impacting you in some way, and you should be thankful for that. Appreciate all your co-workers do for you on the job, your family does at home, what your friends do to make you smile.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b45f89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9b45f89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sources for helping to deepen relationships<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf66613 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"bf66613\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9375a1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9375a1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"body-large\"><strong>#1 \/\/ Have a better conversation.<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\">Check Celeste Headlee\u2019s TED Talk on the ingredients and rules of a great conversation.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3fsXAZh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3fsXAZh<\/a><\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>#2 \/\/ Write a (hand-written)\u00a0 note-it or letter<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\">Thank people for advice, thank your loved ones for time spent together. It puts that extra effort to show someone that you really care. Important \u2013 thank for something specific that changed your action. In the end, people are looking to make a difference and feel connected when they had an influence on someone\u2019s actions.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>#3 \/\/ Ask interesting and meaningful questions when you get outside of the office<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\">Ask your colleagues \u201aWhat is your underlying motivation?\u2018 \u201aWhat is something that has happened this week that meant a lot to you?&#8217;<\/p><p class=\"body-large\">When you see each other again, you know each other in a deeper way.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>#4 \/\/ How to speak so that people want to listen<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\">Julian Treasure demonstrates the how-to&#8217;s of powerful speaking &#8212; from some handy vocal exercises to tips on how to speak with empathy<\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3u6Iywc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3u6Iywc<\/a><\/u><\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>#5 \/\/ Practice active listening for the following two days<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\">Ask an open-ended question.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\">Listen to the response.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\">Follow up with a statement (ideally an open-ended statement \u2014 but not another question).<\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>#6 \/\/ Foster closeness by the mutual vulnerability. 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A sense of social connection is one of our fundamental human needs. We may think we want money, power, fame, beauty, or eternal youth, but at the root of most of these desires is a need to belong, to be accepted, to connect with others, to love and be loved. Numerous studies claim that strong relationships improve physical health and emotional well-being. They strengthen our immune system, help us recover from disease faster, and may even lengthen our life. People who feel more connected to others have lower rates of anxiety and depression, as well as higher self-esteem and are more empathic to others. Unfortunately, in today&#8217;s society, we tend to have shallow, superficial relationships with others. Often they are unfulfilling because they lack real strength as they lack real depth. Even though technology has made it easier to communicate, it has not made it easier to connect with other human beings. And it takes time and effort to develop and maintain genuine, authentic relationships. In this high-tech, fast-paced world we live in, a few small things done the old-fashioned way may create stronger connections and relationships. Give it a try. Tips on how to create stronger connections and relationships . Answer questions with honesty rather than abstraction When someone asks \u201aHow was your weekend?&#8217;, don&#8217;t answer with \u201agood&#8217;, if it was the best weekend in a long time, you met someone incredible or saw something astonishingly beautiful. If you want to connect with people, then you have to open up. It stands out, as most of us are not open. . Video conference over a phone call That is when you can see the real personality come out. When you are on video, you must be present. It is a forcing mechanism to be in the moment, and you need to be present. . Talk about the things that matter to you. Give others a chance to know what you care about and what you believe in. If they believe in the same things as you do, they will let you know. Thus you will find meaningful common ground to feel more connected. . Express vulnerability. Humans connect with other humans, not with ideals. Hiding your flaws may show cold and impersonal, which, as a result, makes it very hard for anyone to connect with emotionally. . Be present and listen. People are attracted to good empathic listeners. Empathic listening is when we put any distraction, our need to control and beliefs as to how things \u201ashould&#8217; be aside and attend fully to the person we are listening to. No interruption, no judgement, no advice unless specifically asked. . Respect differences People&#8217;s view of the world and how to live it may not be the same as ours. When you accept individuality and the right to your own opinion, people start responding to you and connect to you as a result. . Be thankful Everyone you encounter in your everyday life is impacting you in some way, and you should be thankful for that. Appreciate all your co-workers do for you on the job, your family does at home, what your friends do to make you smile. Sources for helping to deepen relationships #1 \/\/ Have a better conversation. Check Celeste Headlee\u2019s TED Talk on the ingredients and rules of a great conversation. https:\/\/bit.ly\/3fsXAZh #2 \/\/ Write a (hand-written)&nbsp; note-it or letter Thank people for advice, thank your loved ones for time spent together. It puts that extra effort to show someone that you really care. Important \u2013 thank for something specific that changed your action. In the end, people are looking to make a difference and feel connected when they had an influence on someone\u2019s actions. #3 \/\/ Ask interesting and meaningful questions when you get outside of the office Ask your colleagues \u201aWhat is your underlying motivation?\u2018 \u201aWhat is something that has happened this week that meant a lot to you?&#8217; When you see each other again, you know each other in a deeper way. #4 \/\/ How to speak so that people want to listen Julian Treasure demonstrates the how-to&#8217;s of powerful speaking &#8212; from some handy vocal exercises to tips on how to speak with empathy https:\/\/bit.ly\/3u6Iywc #5 \/\/ Practice active listening for the following two days Ask an open-ended question. Listen to the response. Follow up with a statement (ideally an open-ended statement \u2014 but not another question). #6 \/\/ Foster closeness by the mutual vulnerability. Grab a partner &#8211; friend, lover,&nbsp; or stranger &#8211; and get ready to get intimate. In Mandy Len Catron\u2019s Modern Love essay, \u201cTo Fall in Love With Anyone, Do This,\u201d she refers to a study by the psychologist Arthur Aron (and others) that explores whether intimacy between two strangers can be accelerated by having them ask each other a specific series of personal questions. The 36 questions in the study are broken up into three sets, with each set intended to be more probing than the previous one. 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A sense of social connection is one of our fundamental human needs. We may think we want money, power, fame, beauty, or eternal youth, but at the root of most of these desires is a need to belong, to be accepted, to connect with others, to love and be loved. Numerous studies claim that strong relationships improve physical health and emotional well-being. They strengthen our immune system, help us recover from disease faster, and may even lengthen our life. People who feel more connected to others have lower rates of anxiety and depression, as well as higher self-esteem and are more empathic to others. Unfortunately, in today&#8217;s society, we tend to have shallow, superficial relationships with others. Often they are unfulfilling because they lack real strength as they lack real depth. Even though technology has made it easier to communicate, it has not made it easier to connect with other human beings. And it takes time and effort to develop and maintain genuine, authentic relationships. In this high-tech, fast-paced world we live in, a few small things done the old-fashioned way may create stronger connections and relationships. Give it a try. Tips on how to create stronger connections and relationships . Answer questions with honesty rather than abstraction When someone asks \u201aHow was your weekend?&#8217;, don&#8217;t answer with \u201agood&#8217;, if it was the best weekend in a long time, you met someone incredible or saw something astonishingly beautiful. If you want to connect with people, then you have to open up. It stands out, as most of us are not open. . Video conference over a phone call That is when you can see the real personality come out. When you are on video, you must be present. It is a forcing mechanism to be in the moment, and you need to be present. . Talk about the things that matter to you. Give others a chance to know what you care about and what you believe in. If they believe in the same things as you do, they will let you know. Thus you will find meaningful common ground to feel more connected. . Express vulnerability. Humans connect with other humans, not with ideals. Hiding your flaws may show cold and impersonal, which, as a result, makes it very hard for anyone to connect with emotionally. . Be present and listen. People are attracted to good empathic listeners. Empathic listening is when we put any distraction, our need to control and beliefs as to how things \u201ashould&#8217; be aside and attend fully to the person we are listening to. No interruption, no judgement, no advice unless specifically asked. . Respect differences People&#8217;s view of the world and how to live it may not be the same as ours. When you accept individuality and the right to your own opinion, people start responding to you and connect to you as a result. . Be thankful Everyone you encounter in your everyday life is impacting you in some way, and you should be thankful for that. Appreciate all your co-workers do for you on the job, your family does at home, what your friends do to make you smile. Sources for helping to deepen relationships #1 \/\/ Have a better conversation. Check Celeste Headlee\u2019s TED Talk on the ingredients and rules of a great conversation. https:\/\/bit.ly\/3fsXAZh #2 \/\/ Write a (hand-written)&nbsp; note-it or letter Thank people for advice, thank your loved ones for time spent together. It puts that extra effort to show someone that you really care. Important \u2013 thank for something specific that changed your action. In the end, people are looking to make a difference and feel connected when they had an influence on someone\u2019s actions. #3 \/\/ Ask interesting and meaningful questions when you get outside of the office Ask your colleagues \u201aWhat is your underlying motivation?\u2018 \u201aWhat is something that has happened this week that meant a lot to you?&#8217; When you see each other again, you know each other in a deeper way. #4 \/\/ How to speak so that people want to listen Julian Treasure demonstrates the how-to&#8217;s of powerful speaking &#8212; from some handy vocal exercises to tips on how to speak with empathy https:\/\/bit.ly\/3u6Iywc #5 \/\/ Practice active listening for the following two days Ask an open-ended question. Listen to the response. Follow up with a statement (ideally an open-ended statement \u2014 but not another question). #6 \/\/ Foster closeness by the mutual vulnerability. Grab a partner &#8211; friend, lover,&nbsp; or stranger &#8211; and get ready to get intimate. In Mandy Len Catron\u2019s Modern Love essay, \u201cTo Fall in Love With Anyone, Do This,\u201d she refers to a study by the psychologist Arthur Aron (and others) that explores whether intimacy between two strangers can be accelerated by having them ask each other a specific series of personal questions. The 36 questions in the study are broken up into three sets, with each set intended to be more probing than the previous one. 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A sense of social connection is one of our fundamental human needs. We may think we want money, power, fame, beauty, or eternal youth, but at the root of most of these desires is a need to belong, to be accepted, to connect with others, to love and be loved. Numerous studies claim that strong relationships improve physical health and emotional well-being. They strengthen our immune system, help us recover from disease faster, and may even lengthen our life. People who feel more connected to others have lower rates of anxiety and depression, as well as higher self-esteem and are more empathic to others. Unfortunately, in today&#8217;s society, we tend to have shallow, superficial relationships with others. Often they are unfulfilling because they lack real strength as they lack real depth. Even though technology has made it easier to communicate, it has not made it easier to connect with other human beings. And it takes time and effort to develop and maintain genuine, authentic relationships. In this high-tech, fast-paced world we live in, a few small things done the old-fashioned way may create stronger connections and relationships. Give it a try. Tips on how to create stronger connections and relationships . Answer questions with honesty rather than abstraction When someone asks \u201aHow was your weekend?&#8217;, don&#8217;t answer with \u201agood&#8217;, if it was the best weekend in a long time, you met someone incredible or saw something astonishingly beautiful. If you want to connect with people, then you have to open up. It stands out, as most of us are not open. . Video conference over a phone call That is when you can see the real personality come out. When you are on video, you must be present. It is a forcing mechanism to be in the moment, and you need to be present. . Talk about the things that matter to you. Give others a chance to know what you care about and what you believe in. If they believe in the same things as you do, they will let you know. Thus you will find meaningful common ground to feel more connected. . Express vulnerability. Humans connect with other humans, not with ideals. Hiding your flaws may show cold and impersonal, which, as a result, makes it very hard for anyone to connect with emotionally. . Be present and listen. People are attracted to good empathic listeners. Empathic listening is when we put any distraction, our need to control and beliefs as to how things \u201ashould&#8217; be aside and attend fully to the person we are listening to. No interruption, no judgement, no advice unless specifically asked. . Respect differences People&#8217;s view of the world and how to live it may not be the same as ours. When you accept individuality and the right to your own opinion, people start responding to you and connect to you as a result. . Be thankful Everyone you encounter in your everyday life is impacting you in some way, and you should be thankful for that. Appreciate all your co-workers do for you on the job, your family does at home, what your friends do to make you smile. Sources for helping to deepen relationships #1 \/\/ Have a better conversation. Check Celeste Headlee\u2019s TED Talk on the ingredients and rules of a great conversation. https:\/\/bit.ly\/3fsXAZh #2 \/\/ Write a (hand-written)&nbsp; note-it or letter Thank people for advice, thank your loved ones for time spent together. It puts that extra effort to show someone that you really care. Important \u2013 thank for something specific that changed your action. In the end, people are looking to make a difference and feel connected when they had an influence on someone\u2019s actions. #3 \/\/ Ask interesting and meaningful questions when you get outside of the office Ask your colleagues \u201aWhat is your underlying motivation?\u2018 \u201aWhat is something that has happened this week that meant a lot to you?&#8217; When you see each other again, you know each other in a deeper way. #4 \/\/ How to speak so that people want to listen Julian Treasure demonstrates the how-to&#8217;s of powerful speaking &#8212; from some handy vocal exercises to tips on how to speak with empathy https:\/\/bit.ly\/3u6Iywc #5 \/\/ Practice active listening for the following two days Ask an open-ended question. Listen to the response. Follow up with a statement (ideally an open-ended statement \u2014 but not another question). #6 \/\/ Foster closeness by the mutual vulnerability. 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