(Social Emotional Learning Skills That Actually Stick) We Reset Goals — But Forget Behavior January is full of good intentions. We reset our schedules. We reset our routines. We reset our goals. But what rarely gets reset? The way we show up socially. Tone. Timing. Listening. Interrupting. Reacting quickly instead of thoughtfully. And those small habits — not the big, dramatic moments — are what quietly shape our relationships all year long. Why Micro-Skills Matter More Than

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Last week, we talked about how to politely interrupt a group conversation  with confidence and clarity. But this week, we’re diving into...

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