Hereās a practice that helps you read the room and connect more deeply with others:
⨠The ā90-Second Scanā Exercise
Before entering a meeting, conversation, or social space:
1ļøā£ Take 90 seconds to observe quietly.
2ļøā£ Notice facial expressions, tone, and posture.
3ļøā£ Ask yourself: āWhat emotions might be present here?ā
4ļøā£ Then adjust your approach to match the emotional climate.
š§ Why it works:
This simple habit strengthens the brainās ability to detect nonverbal cues and align empathy with awareness. Social awareness helps us understand group dynamics, anticipate needs, and build trust, all essential skills for leaders and collaborators alike.
š Source:
Goleman, D. (2006). Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships.
People rarely remember every word you said but they always remember how attuned you were to the moment. šæ