Every relationship faces tough moments when important topics need to be discussed. Whether you’re worried about money, ...

Whether at a grocery store or in the middle of a work event, we've all been in situation where we needed or wanted to talk to someone but didn't know where to start. Striking up a conversation with a ...

Social prospecting involves being in the right place, making new social connections, getting to know people over time and introducing business when appropriate. It starts with that initial ...

Starting a deep conversation might sound daunting, especially when superficial chit-chat seems to dominate our social interactions. But if you're looking to explore meaningful topics and cultivate ...

As a natural introvert I've always dreaded coming up with witty conversation especially with those I don't know. Let's face it, even if you're a chatty Cathy, we've all been in conversations so ...

As a successful financial advisor, you may find yourself surrounded by wealthy people in a variety of situations. You might wonder, What do I do next? How do I strike up a conversation?

PORTLAND, Ore. — This week, a familiar furry face asked a seemingly simple question on social media and the answer was more telling than anyone on Sesame Street could have imagined. “Elmo is just ...

The question came at the end of an energetic workshop on climate change. It was early March, just before COVID-19 changed everything. In a room full of Duke alumni and alumnae, a middle-aged woman ...

NEW YORK — Dr. Vanessa Rodriguez is no stranger to talking about death. As a palliative care doctor at New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital, she works with families of patients at the ends of their lives.

Practice these nine tricks, and you’ll find not only that conversation becomes easier—but that people genuinely enjoy talking ...

Cold outreach is still one of the most effective ways to build relationships, but success today comes down to personalization, brevity and leading with value rather than spam. Cold outreach is simply ...

In a 6-year longitudinal study, John Gottman of The Gottman Institute found that how a couple tended to start a conversation (the first three minutes) predicted the trajectory of their relationship ...