turn conflict into a win-win
( 2 minute read ) In a zero-sum game, one person’s gain is the other’s loss. The two players have no common interests and every incentive to try to outwit each other. But in real life, conflict doesn’t have to be zero-sum. Win-win đ€ đ outcomes are possible when everyoneâs…
illumy gives you the best voice quality at the lowest bandwidthâbut how?
( 3 minute read ) Chat, email, voice, video, and file-sharing: illumy does it all. And ⊠<drum đ„ roll> thereâs more! illumy also offers local and international calling. With an i2 or higher plan (as little as $3/month), your phone number is virtual. That unlocks all sorts of cool features and…
communicate better with these 5 free resources
( 3 minute read ) Everyone communicates. But not everyone is great at it. Never fear! The communication experts who built illumy, the first hyper-communications app, have curated a list of resources you can use to learn how to better negotiate a raise, lead a team, or de-escalate a tense…
5 free online learning sites we love
( 3 minute read ) Part of living an #illumylife is learning new things every day (or as often as you can). The internet has democratized learning in a big wayâyou might even say a massive way. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) allow everyone with an internet connection to learn from top-tier universities, academies,…
amp up your video calls: 5 basics for better video chats
( 2 minute read ) Are you burned out? Weâre with ya. Throughout the pandemic đŠ , video has helped us connect with friends, family, and colleagues. But if the prospect of another video meeting has you rolling your eyes, đ youâre not alone. The good news is: You can make your voice and video calls better, andâdare we say it, more…
How to bring more compassion to your conversations
( 3 minute read ) Whatâs the most pressing problem of our time? Steve Trzeciak, a researcher at the Cooper University Health System in Camden, N.J., says itâs our collective lack of compassion for one another. âWe have a compassion crisis,â Trzeciak told Freakonomics Radio late last year. Steve and…
escape auto-correct hell with editable messages
( 2 minute read ) Ducking auto-correct! Sometimes our devices get a little ahead of what we’re trying to sayâand “correct” our typing to something unintended. While we can’t retrain your phone’s dictionary to recognize your typing habits, what we can offer is the ability to edit illumy messages once…
4 key steps for conflict resolution from Deepak Chopra
( 3 minute read ) Deepak Chopra is a busy guy. The alternative medicine expert published his ninety-first book (!) during the pandemicâin addition to founding a global mental-health initiative called Never Alone and launching his own app: Chopra Meditation and Well-Being. While Chopra has been staying active, many of…
why video meetups are so tiringâand what to do about it
( 3 minute read ) You’re on a video call with colleagues, family, or friends. It’s an energizing discussion. Lots of laughs. You’re glad for the human contactâthen you click “Leave Meeting” or “End.” Only then do you realize: you’re totally gassed. What happened? You’re not imagining anything. Video meetings…
7 powerful quotes on life from BIPOC visionaries
( 2 minute read ) Weâre looking for inspiration right about now, so in the spirit of getting and staying inspired, here are seven quotes from Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) people whoâve influenced our culture and our world. 1. remember that you are part of something much…