Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Curiosity expert improving engagement, innovation, and productivity. Workplace conversations often move faster than people can ...

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Everyday conversation habits can strengthen relationships or create distance, depending on how respectful and balanced they are. Conversation errors like interrupting, dismissive language, or asking ...

Difficult conversations: We all have them. They come up because things change, especially during a pandemic. We’re dealing with layoffs, work from home, back-to-school, forced isolation or forced ...

Nothing is more magnetic than a person who can have a good conversation without hijacking it. Here are four steps you can take to become that person. Natural magnetism isn’t about being the loudest ...

The conversation doesn’t start when you speak. It starts before that. Learn how leaders use pre-communication to earn attention and drive engagement. When you need to have an important conversation, ...

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I’m excited to introduce a new feature on my Psychology Today blog: Wellness Reads by Dr. Deb. This series is designed for anyone who loves learning how psychology, wellness, and everyday life ...