We gain a lot from the many different relationships in our lives, both personally and professionally. These resources include tips for developing and improving these relationships.
Articles
6 Tips for Increasing Social Support
A description of the different domains of social support, the human need for social support, and how to increase your connections, from Dr. Courtney Beard.
How to Practice Active Listening: 16 Examples & Techniques
A detailed explanation of active listening, including worksheets and exercises to improve your skills, from PositivePsychology.
Understanding the Other Person's Perspective Will Radically Increase Your Success
An article from Entrepreneur Magazine on the importance of understanding others’ perspectives, and how to implement in a professional environment.
Books
Love is Never Enough, by Aaron T. Beck
A book dedicated to describing how to use thoughts and behaviors to strengthen relationships and avoid conflict, written by the father of CBT.
Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well
By Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen. A discussion of how to navigate the important interaction of receiving negative feedback in professional relationships.
Videos
Brené Brown on Empathy
An animated 3-minute video by Dr. Brené Brown, describing the meaning of empathy and how to be empathic to others.
The social brain and its superpowers: Matthew Lieberman, Ph.D. at TEDxStLouis
17-minute TedX talk by Dr. Matthew Lieberman explaining the neuroscience behind human connection and socialization.