Harvard research shows that a little preparation for conversations makes them less stressful. (I've said the same thing for years, but now there's res...

When you look at athletes, measuring success seems straightforward: home runs, touchdowns, yardage, points, fastest times, lowest scores. But when ...

The best way to start a sports conversation is to start where you are.

There’s no requirement for games watched, hours invested or years as a fan....

Sports conversations are part of my job, they're also a secret weapon in helping me practice conversation skills I need in other interactions.

For ex...

Dreading small talk won’t make it disappear but it could make it more awkward. Relationships are built on small interactions, the low stakes moments t...

There's always something new in sports. Whether it's a Game 7 that determines the World Series matchup or the college basketball preseason rankings. T...

Tonight, the oldest quarterbacks in the NFL — Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco — face off in what’s being called the “Icy Hot Bowl.” On paper, this looks ...

I recently saw a couple posts about research from 2021 about cursing and the level of authenticity it adds in an interaction. I love that it’s being c...

I love a good sports adjacent topic, especially if it involves champagne. 

Let's back up for just a second so I can offer this reminder - sports t...

Sports talk can take 15 seconds or 15 minutes. You get to call the shots in small talk and if you have a limited amount of time - set the expectation ...