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 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 | Feb 25, 2018 | Collaborative Communication, Conflict, Conversation, Interviewing, ProForm U®, Respect
Have you ever been having a terrific conversation with a client or colleague when you let your guard down and an awkward comment slips out? Perhaps your slip was your honest and strong feelings about any number of issues such as your position on immigration, religion...
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...
by Elaine Rosenblum | Aug 7, 2017 | College Admissions, Conversation, Human Connection, Respect, SAT
I own a tutoring company, Access Test Prep & Tutoring, a one-on-one SAT prep firm. Frequently, parents with amazed looks on their faces approach me in the grocery store and say, “I don’t know what you do at Access, but my child does not complain about...
