Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 2021 is going to be the year of conversational skills. Think about how much the pendulum has ...

A direct report gets the job done but does a few things that bugs others at work. A peer has bad habits that motivate people to come to your office to complain. A project team member is disorganized ...

When I work with introvert clients on enhancing communication skills, one common concern I hear regarding one-on-one conversational situations is that, as dialogue continues, especially if the ...

The teenagers that Robert Duran spotted at the local pizza parlor were gathered around a table on a Friday night, but they weren’t talking or joking, they were staring down at their cellphones. Duran, ...

Asking questions is a great way to start an engaging conversation. Ask too many questions, however, and your conversation starts to feel more like an interrogation. To avoid this, author Ramit Sethi ...

An eloquent person is articulate with clarity and grace, evoking emotions. Words flow easily and capably, whilst leaving impacts on listeners. To call a person eloquent is a strong compliment, be it ...

Andrew Thomas is a co-founder of SkyBell Video Doorbell, a smart-home-security company that is making homes and neighborhoods safer with a video doorbell that lets users answer their door from a ...

Conversation with strangers comes easily for some. For others, it can be an excruciating task. Small talk is a necessary skill for making connections and forming both personal and professional ...

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