This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Navigating social interactions isn’t everyone’s cup of ...

Ask open-ended questions to keep the conversation going. Share a fun story to make the talk interesting and help others share ...

Conversations have never been more important for your emotional and spiritual well-being than now. Think about communication — specifically, conversation — and what lessons you can draw upon to ...

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 ...

Conversations move life forward. They can also stop things from moving forward. Relationships begin and end on conversations. Teams are formed and broken apart. Goals are made, expectations laid out, ...

Educational Services for Students will offer a seminar titled “Communication and Culture: Building Authentic Conversation Skills” for international graduate students next semester. In this six-week ...

Good conversations don’t start with clever lines—they start with genuine curiosity. This video breaks down five conversation starters that feel natural and invite real responses. It explains why ...

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My mother-in-law enjoys hosting dinner parties with guests who can engage in stimulating conversation. I recall one statement that she made over thirty years ago that still intrigues me. "He's a great ...

Have you ever been in a conversation that just felt… off? Maybe the person kept bringing up topics that made things awkward, uncomfortable, or just downright boring. The truth is, some topics ...