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If you want to stand out, you’ve got to know what makes you special. But the real question is: Are you tapping into your uniqueness?
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Do you want to become the best version of yourself? The road to greatness is not for the faint of heart. Here are 10 steps you need to become the best!
20 Steps to Become the Best Version of Yourself in 2024 Read More
Here is the ultimate guide that teaches you how to have an engaging, flowing, and fulfilling conversation for you and the other person.
How to Hold a Conversation With Anyone You’ve Just Met Read More
You don’t have to be a comedian to break the ice with clever commentary. Here’s how to banter for more relaxed and lighthearted conversations.
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Learn how to boost your speaking confidence and how this shift in communication can open doors in your career, relationships, and self-esteem.
How to Speak with Confidence and Sound Better Read More
Some people are naturally funny, but being funny is also a set of skills that can be learned. Check out easy strategies on how to be funny.
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How can you have memorable conversation with everyone you meet? Here are 69 amazing conversation starters so you can start a great conversation with anyone.
68 Killer Conversation Starters So You Can Start A Conversation With Anyone, Anytime Read More
Making friends as an adult doesn’t have to be hard—if you know how to do it! Here are some pro tips I use to make friends, whether it’s in a new city or in the professional world.
How to Make Friends As An Adult (The Easy Way) Read More
Want to know how to build self-worth? Here’s your challenge: Below is a list of 20 ideas; choose one of them intrigues you or gets your heart pumping!
Self-Worth: 20 Ideas to Build Self-Esteem Read More
Are you a little too comfortable with life? Don’t stagnate! Step out of your comfort zone with these tips.
50+ Best Ways You Can Step Out of Your Comfort Zone Read More
Discover the secrets behind the iconic Zoolander look, from the hardened lower lid to the mystique of tightened lips. Incorporate these into your own life!
Zoolander Body Language: How to Master the Art of Confidence Read More
If you’re like me, “yes” rules your life and “no” doesn’t exist. How do we say no without feeling bad? In this guide, let’s learn to say no together!
6 Effective Tips to Politely Say No (that actually work!) Read More
Are you ready to reach your potential, conquer your goals, and face challenges? Explore how to boost your confidence for greater well-being.
How to Be More Confident: 15 Strategies For More Confidence Read More
Whether talking to strangers or friends, use the power of inquiry to be more likable and memorable in conversation.
500 Fun Questions to Ask People in ANY Situation (That Work!) Read More
Here’s the ultimate guide to take your LinkedIn profile to the next level. Follow these 15 tips and tricks and you can create a more attractive and interesting profile.
The 15 Best LinkedIn Profile Tips To Make Your Profile Pop Read More
Employees respond to gratitude when it is genuine and specific. Here are 30 unique ideas to get you started today.
30 Fun Ways to Make Employees Feel Valued & Appreciated Read More
Here are twenty team-building questions that get straight to the heart and help you build rapport as a team.
20 Team Building Questions For Work (That are Non-Awkward!) Read More
Think being assertive means barking orders and demanding your needs? Don’t worry. You can speak up and still be nice. Here’s how with real-life examples.
The Nice Person’s Guide to Being Assertive Read More
Smart people want to make a great impression at work. But they might be doing it all wrong. Here’s the #1 mistake smart people make and how to remedy that.
How to Make a Great First Impression at Work Read More
In the famous Harvard Longevity Study spanning over 80 years, researchers found the key to happiness. And it might not be what you think.
What makes a good life? Lessons from a study on happiness Read More
Charismatic leaders impact the world in powerful ways. Learn about the 6 different charismatic leaders and how they do it!
The 6 Charismatic Leadership Styles – Which One Are You? Read More
PQ, or interpersonal intelligence, involves how one navigates social settings. Develop these 10 characteristics to improve your PQ.
10 Interpersonal Intelligence Skills you Need to Master Read More
Some questions and comments come up in conversations every day. If you’re tired of using the same old responses every day, look no further.
Funny Responses to “How Are You?” (& Other Questions!) Read More
No more staying in on Friday night wondering “what should we do?” If you never know what to do with your friends, try something out of the ordinary.
61 Unique Things to Do With Friends Read More
Use this guide with the best negotiation tactics for learning how to negotiate salary, how to negotiate a job offer and more.
How to Negotiate (With 12 Science-Backed Strategies to Win) Read More
Looking for the best pitch deck examples for your next presentation? Here are the best and worst pitch decks to learn from, plus free pitch deck templates.
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Charisma is a key skill that makes someone unforgettable. And here’s the good news: it CAN be learned! Here are 12 tips you can use today to boost charisma.
The Charismatic Personality: 12 Traits You Can Master Read More
When you walk into a crowded room, do you stand awkwardly alone, play on your phone, or worse? Don’t fear, check out these tips!
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Discover 90 unique ways to meet people in any city, from trivia nights to theme parks! Learn why making friends is important and find helpful tips to kickstart your social life.
90 Exciting Ways to Make Friends in Your New City Read More
Someone once said that relationships are like a walk in the park. Jurassic Park, that is. Most of us aren’t gifted a relationship manual, so here’s how to build better relationships.
How to Be Happy in a Relationship: The Ultimate Guide Read More
Sure, you can think about how to solve a problem. But what about “knowing” how to? Your intuition is a muscle, and is a skill you can learn for a lifetime.
8 Powerful Ways to Tap Into Your Intuition (That Work!) Read More
How do you work best? The truth is, there’s no ONE way to work. Learn the 6 work styles to truly flourish at work.
The 6 Work Styles and How to Find Yours (Using Science!) Read More
Oprah Winfrey. Dwayne Johnson. Warren Buffet—You may think only powerful leaders have influence. But you can develop influence, too. Here’s how.
The 9 Laws of Influence: How to Be Influential (w/ Science!) Read More
Life can be filled with obstacles. When you’ve got nowhere else to turn, how do you reinvent yourself? Follow these 10 tips to change your life forever
10 Steps to Reinvent Yourself and Realize Your Potential Read More
Change can be incredibly hard. If you feel stuck or need change in your life, look no further than these 13 science-backed tips.
Want to Change Your Life? Use These 13 Science-Backed Tips Read More
To understand nonverbal signals of attraction and the science of flirting, it is helpful to look at the history of where our body language comes from.
How to Flirt: 8 Tips To Make You The Master at Flirting Read More
I’m obsessed with personality science. I have written extensively about introverts, extroverts and ambiverts, the unique strengths of
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No matter the audience size, great presentation skills are vital. Here are my 10 favorite presentation ideas so you can level-up your presentation skills.
10 Presentation Ideas That Will Radically Improve Your Presentation Skills Read More
Are you a people pleaser and have trouble saying no? Are tortured by the idea that someone might not like you? I want to help you to stop people pleasing.
11 Expert Tips to Stop Being a People Pleaser and Start Doing You Read More
Do you need to end a friendship? Sometimes we have to break up with friends. See why fake friends can be so damaging and how to protect yourself.
Why Fake Friends are Ruining You and How to End a Friendship Read More
Are you in a virtual team and want to make it work? Here are my favorite virtual team communication strategies you can use both at home and the office!
How to Build a Strong Virtual Team in 7 Steps Read More
Researcher Arthur Aron developed 36 questions to ask your significant other and to help people break through each of the intimacy levels. Check them out!
36 Deep Questions to Ask Your Significant Other So You Can Truly Know Them Read More
Do you dread meetings? You might be making one of the top 7 meeting mistakes. Don’t worry! In
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There’s a sneaky people skill most people forget — remembering someone’s name! Is it often a problem where
How to Remember Names with a Simple Trick that ALWAYS Works Read More
One of the hardest parts about working on a team is finding ways to connect, build trust and
12 Non-Awkward Team Building Activities That Build Trust Read More
Do you know how to be happy at work? Being happier at work is not a “nice to
Be Happy at Work: 10 Science Backed Ways You Can Be Happier Read More
One of the greatest feelings in the world is knowing that someone likes you. In this post I
Be More Likable Using These 5 Science Backed Strategies Read More
What motivates you to do your best work? It might be time for a change. When you do
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Awkward silence is the killer of first dates. We’ve researched 13 great first date questions to ensure you never have to endure that painful quiet!
13 Great First Date Questions Backed by Science Read More
Are you an integral part of your team? Do you contribute something essential to the projects you work
How to Be Indispensable Read More
Dive into insightful reflections and inspiring goal-setting to make this your most fulfilling year yet. These prompts are designed to spark creativity and personal growth!
60 Best New Year Journal Prompts For 2025 Read More
Here at the Science of People we are allergic to boring. Check out our favorite weird, crazy and fun objects and unique gifts in this anti-boring store.
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Have you ever wondered if your loopy L’s or slanted T’s could reveal hidden aspects of your personality?
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How do you become more attractive? The most attractive people know how to use body language. Here are 15 rules to increase your attraction.
How to Be More Attractive: 25 Rules to Increase Attraction Read More
Discover your innate interestingness with 11 steps. Break free of mundane routines, engage with captivating topics, be more charismatic, and be more successful!
How to Be More Interesting in 11 Simple Steps Read More
From crime dramas to real-life courtrooms, polygraphs have captured our imagination for decades. But can a machine really
Are Lie Detector Tests Reliable? Here’s What Science Says Read More
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