What to say when you don't know what to say. Whether at a grocery store or in the middle of a work event, we've all been in situation where we needed or wanted to talk to someone but didn't know where ...

Social prospecting involves being in the right place, making new social connections, getting to know people over time and introducing business when appropriate. It starts with that initial ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Starting a deep conversation might sound daunting, especially when superficial chit-chat seems to dominate our social interactions ...

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 ...

First dates are exciting, awkward, hopeful, and nerve-wracking all at once. No matter how confident someone seems, most ...

Every relationship faces tough moments when important topics need to be discussed. Whether you’re worried about money, feeling disconnected, or dealing with a misunderstanding, knowing how to start ...

Cold outreach is still one of the most effective ways to build relationships, but success today comes down to personalization, brevity and leading with value rather than spam. Cold outreach is simply ...

Difficult Conversations Matter The question reminded me of a discussion I had with Ellen Goodman, founder of The Conversation Project. Goodman started that non-profit to give people the tools to have ...