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As a faculty member or advisor, you regularly engage with students who are looking for guidance on how to succeed in classes. A "coaching lens" can help you respond to student concerns in a way that ...

I grew up on a remote cattle ranch in Wyoming and learned early that a well-trained horse understood from a gentle tug on the bit where and when to cut a cow from the herd. The magic was in the ...

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Ever been talking about something important to you with someone you care about and found the discussion frustrating instead of fruitful? Negative energy can then cast a shadow over your efforts to ...

Conversations in my childhood home often unfolded in unexpected ways. My parents were American Sign Language teachers, and our family regularly hosted deaf international students. In our living room, ...

Having more meaningful connections requires just a few thoughtful tweaks that can instantly elevate how you communicate. Here are six simple conversation skills that are surprisingly easy to pick up, ...

Tuesdays, 5-6:20 p.m., starting February 3, 2026 Students will learn about and practice a set of strategies for effective conversation in English. These strategies include how to ask for clarification ...

In an ever-more transactional world where many have a hard time talking and listening to each other, developing stronger conversational skills can boost both workplace collaboration, relationships ...