I don’t love talking with strangers. I’m an introvert at heart, and making an effort to engage in social interaction often drains my energy. But still, I do it. Not because I feel like I have to, but ...

Wondering how to start a conversation? I could say simply that you aren’t alone in wondering. Or I could break the fourth wall a little. Humor me the latter. As a writer in the digital age with access ...

Over half of all Americans report having some anxiety around social situations, and 12% of the population gets anxious enough to meet the criteria for Social Anxiety Disorder, according to data from ...

Striking up a conversation—especially with a stranger—is a lot like adding kindling to a fire pit and hoping it ignites. Choose the wrong starter, and the flame will fizzle out. But when you get it ...

With phones being inundated by robocalls and that persistent guy trying to sell a piece of a timeshare, talking on the phone has become more of a chore rather than a special moment. That smartphone ...

You can be the most outgoing person in the world and there can still be times when starting a conversation with someone new feels overwhelming. What do you say at a networking event or on a first date ...

Despite all the benefits of networking, one in four people doesn’t try it at all. Apart from busy schedules, some avoid it because of shyness, fear of rejection, or simply not knowing how to start ...

Amid a rapidly evolving communications landscape, one of the most impactful tools at our disposal is as inspired as it is ancient: visualization. Ancient maps and modern infographics alike demonstrate ...