A quick search about small talk and effective small talk reveals lists of questions, articles on the “necessary evil” of it and hacks to make it easie...
Last week I told you about my goal to not respond with “Busy” when someone asked, “How are you?” Update: I mostly succeeded. But I also caught myself ...
This week I’m making it my goal to not say “Busy” in response to a question like “How are you?” or “How are things?”
It’s accurate to say that I’m bu...
Saying hi is easy.
The sentence that comes next is the one that can trip you up. If it’s always “How are you?” you’ll probably find yourself followin...
NFL Training Camps get underway this week. It’s one of my favorite times of the year, not just because I love football, but because of the networking ...
“What’s your favorite season?”
Today I’m borrowing a little inspiration from a scene in Schitt’s Creek.
Of course, Moira Rose answered the question ...
Lazy summer days are for lounging and breaking out of your normal routine. Don’t stray so far from your conversations that you forget how to talk to p...
It’s the easiest sports(ish) conversation starter of the year: How many hot dogs could you eat?
In case you’ve forgotten (and how could you?) July 4t...
Welcome to sports conversation starters designed to meet you where you’re at with your schedule, knowledge base, comfort level and interest level this...
Summer is here (although it doesn't feel like it in the Pacific Northwest!) and you're probably busy relaxing.
It's unlikely you're wasting gorgeous ...
It’s much harder than I expected. I never thought I would feel so tired after talking to people in person every day. I talk for a living for crying ou...
Sometimes it’s not what you say that makes the most impact, it’s what you do.
Take San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler for example. His frustrat...
