Charles Duhigg, author of "The Power of Habit," argues that small talk isn't an innate skill, but rather a learned behavior that can be studied and crafted to perfectly suit any situation — whether ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Mastering the art of small talk isn’t about just ...

Master these ten deceptively simple phrases that transform awkward first encounters into genuine connections, backed by ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I explore personal branding and storytelling in the digital age. Networking is an effective business practice; however, for some ...

Small talk. It’s a challenge. It’s even harder now, after so many people have scaled back their human interactions during the pandemic. However, we have some good news. Small talk fills an important ...

Over the last 10 years, I've hosted over 770 dinners, inviting everyone from Fortune 500 executives to strangers who just need a table to belong to. My work and mission has always been to help people ...