I feel fortunate when my work travel schedule takes me back home and gives me a chance to see family. That’s what happened during the weekend when I w...

I’ve taken a fair amount of grief from my family in the last week over my Christmas list. According to them, it’s too short. The way I see it, having ...

Not every leadership role is a “starring” role. There are supporting roles, in fact, that might fit your personality and skillset more than being fron...

You could spend this week asking everyone what they did for the Thanksgiving holiday, what they purchased on Black Friday and if their Christmas decor...

When it comes to thanks and praise would you rather give or receive?

It’s a bit of a trick question because you should be equally adept at both. This...

Happy Thanksgiving week! There is a good chance you’ll be expected to make casual conversation this week with friends or family. There’s an equally go...

A sporting event is just that – an event. There’s always more going on than the game itself and that introduces additional conversation topics outside...

My current travel schedule takes me all over the country covering football and hockey. In each city I try to find something unique or local to the are...

Talented teams and athletes make winning look effortless. It’s not just their physical strength and abilities that lead to results, it’s the habits th...

Sports conversations are a great place to practice the skills you need in other conversations.

For example, diversity of thought and being inclusive ...

If you’ve jumped on the Ted Lasso bandwagon you know it is possible to be kind and competitive at the same time.

It’s a scripted show with a Hollywoo...

If initiating small talk isn’t your jam, then bring the conversation to you by displaying the logo of your favorite team where people can see it.

You...