by Eliot Hoppe | Oct 6, 2025 | Professional Development
Have you ever felt like someone was hiding how they really felt? They said the right words, but something in their face gave them away. Chances are, you spotted a microexpression. Microexpressions are tiny, involuntary facial expressions that flash across the face in...
by Eliot Hoppe | Sep 29, 2025 | Business Skills
Great leaders don’t just manage tasks—they inspire action, motivate others, and create trust. Their power often lies not in authority, but in influence. Influence is the ability to shift perspectives, inspire confidence, and guide people toward a shared vision. This...
by Eliot Hoppe | Sep 22, 2025 | Professional Development
Have you ever had a gut feeling that someone wasn’t being completely honest—or sensed tension even when no words were spoken? That’s body language at work. Psychologists estimate that up to 70% of communication is nonverbal. This means our posture, gestures, tone, and...
by Eliot Hoppe | Sep 15, 2025 | Professional Development
You step onto the stage or into the boardroom. All eyes are on you. You have a critical window—maybe 30 seconds—to either capture the room or lose it completely. What’s your first move? For many, the default is a familiar, comfortable script: “Good morning. My...
by Eliot Hoppe | Sep 8, 2025 | Business Skills
Picture yourself walking through the office on a high-stakes day, coffee mug in hand, mind racing with your to-do list. Suddenly, a colleague rounds the corner and bumps into you—a jolt, and the hot coffee sloshes onto your shirt, staining your attire and sending an...
