Building a Business
10 Ways Even Introverts Can Make Friends at Work
Life is too short, and the work day too long, to be without buddies.
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Building a Business
4 Tips for Staying Calm in Conversation With Very Important People
VIP doesn't stand for very intimidating person.
Business Funding
How to Start a Conversation With Strangers at a Networking Event
Networking is undeniably an effective way to meet people who can provide new opportunities and help you grow your business.
Thought Leaders
Introverts at Work: Why You Withdraw and One Way to Cope
Understanding how companies can spark introversion can help create conversations that move from protection to innovation.
Building a Business
Here’s How to Strike Up a Conversation With Almost Anyone
The best entrepreneurs seem to have an innate ability to connect with strangers.
Thought Leaders
Ace That TV Interview and Score a Return Invite
In the fast-paced world of television, producers are used to booking guests with knowledge of what to do. Here are eight essential tips to guide the businessperson who's an on-air guest.
Thought Leaders
Leaders: It’s Time to Fix the Way You Listen
Understanding how we listen helps us forge stronger connections and solutions.
Thought Leaders
5 Ways to Have More Meaningful Exchanges
The right chat at the right time can lead to a fresh idea, a new friendship or a long-lasting business relationship.
Thought Leaders
Why You Can’t Shake Off That Last Argument
Talks that make us feel horrible linger longer than we think. We explain the science behind this phenomenon and how to get past it.
Thought Leaders
Turns Out You’ve Been Brainstorming All Wrong
In a creativity rut? These approaches to thinking and problem solving can help you put the brain back into brainstorming.
Online Presence
LinkedIn’s App Just Got More Useful
The redesign shows you how someone came across your profile, informing you of whether they searched for you or found you through a shared connection.
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
No Matter What You’re Selling, This Strategy Should Do the Trick
Selling has very little to do with what you sell and everything to do with how you sell yourself.
Building a Business
Don’t Underestimate the Casual Meeting
With every person you meet, there is the potential for a golden opportunity.
Entrepreneurs
Break Out the Office Cake. It Could Change Your Company.
The best leaders understand that work celebrations build trust, engagement and collaboration.
Building a Business
Crawl Out of Your Hotel Room ‘Rock’ and Embrace Networking
For those who don't naturally spark conversations with every person they encounter, here are four steps to take.
By Jeff Shore
Business Funding
Strategic Networking and How to Make the Most of Your Evenings
Here's how to turn the experience into worthwhile (and enjoyable) time spent.
Entrepreneurs
Travel Hacks: Quiet the In-flight Talker
Nonstop flights are great. Nonstop talking seatmates? Not so much. We turned to some experts for help.
Thought Leaders
Get a Fresh Start: Your Relationship Repair Kit
A single question can help you move from conflict to co-creation.
Online Presence
3 Ways to Use Your Twitter Data to Beat the Competition
Find out which three information sources you need to evaluate in order to track and improve your social media efforts.
By Scott Levy
Building a Business
6 Types of People Who Are Really Hard to Talk To
Some people make conversation feel like a form of torture. Here's how to handle even the most difficult personality types.
Building a Business
Stop Having the Same Conversation Again and Again
We show you how to break the bad communication habits that drive you (and your staff) crazy.
Human Resources
When Managing Difficult Employees, Take the Long View
Managing the star staffer who goes too far doesn't have to be a headache.
By Mark Feffer
Building a Business
Read This Before Your Next Hard Conversation
Great communication requires courage to say what needs to be said. We outline the strategies for the tough talks you want to avoid.
Building a Business
To Boost Innovation, Reboot Your Conversations
Your staffers have great ideas to improve your company that they aren't sharing with you. Tweak how you communicate to ensure the trust and collaboration needed for innovation.
Building a Business
Raise Your Conversational IQ
These conversational scenarios will help you have mindful communication that furthers personal and business relationships.
Building a Business
Identifying Your Conversational Blind Spots
Boost your conversational IQ and speak to influence.