by Elaine Rosenblum | Aug 21, 2019 | Civility, Conflict, Human Connection, Respect, Word Choice
For my comeback blog, there’s no better time to talk about the power of human kindness. The next time you throw out some angry language, don’t fool yourself into thinking “well I showed them.” While you may have blasted out a verbal bullet or two, you also shot...
by Elaine Rosenblum | Jun 24, 2018 | Civility, Conversation, GenText®, ProForm U®, Smart Phones, Social Media, Texting
There has been a lot of chatter across the country about the most popular class in the history of Yale University, Psychology and the Good Life, which explains how to live a happy life. Apparently, GenText® is struggling with the happiness question. The rewards of...
by Elaine Rosenblum | Jun 13, 2018 | Civility, Conflict, Conversation, Human Connection, ProForm U®, Respect
Allison Skinner’s article in The Conversation about the slippery slope of using dehumanizing language to describe other human beings is worth talking about. As of late, politics has crossed many lines. I typically refrain from commenting on the issues, per se. I draw...
by Elaine Rosenblum | Jan 25, 2018 | Civility, ProForm U®, Respect
Do you remember what respects sounds and looks like? Appropriate, respectful, civil discourse seems to have lost its compass in democratic society. I was thrilled to read about a new book, Treating People Well: The Extraordinary Power of Civility at Work and in Life,...
by Elaine Rosenblum | Sep 23, 2017 | Authenticity, Civility, ProForm U®, Respect, Word Choice
I am beating my drum again! I wholeheartedly agree with Professor Christine Porath’s recent Quartz article about the importance of civility in the professional space. She cites that feeling disrespected in the workplace negatively influences productivity and cost...
