Talking about the outcome of a game is part of being a sports fan. It's also part of your personal brand. 

That might not matter so much if you only ...

You're both working toward a goal. 

LeBron James is about to reach an NBA milestone and become the all-time leading scorer in NBA history. Your goal ...

It’s interesting the assumptions we make about sports fans. From what we think a sports fan looks like to how they should sound in a conversation. To ...

You can be a sports fan for lots of different reasons. It doesn’t have to be because you played sports in high school or because you’ve always been a ...

Conversations rarely have all or nothing results, particularly when we’re talking about small talk.

Each exchange gets you a little closer to buildin...

I was about 13 when I wrote a letter to my favorite sportscaster in Houston. I told her how much I loved the work she did and how I thought it would b...

There's a reason you’ve probably been told to “keep it simple” at some point. It's a reminder not to overthink or overcomplicate the process or the id...

Among the many headlines I read in the last week this one stands out:

“The coronavirus has killed water-cooler chatter but it’s a key skill for busin...

Build relationships before you need them.

I offered that piece of advice to college students starting their careers in sports broadcasting. I can’t o...

Small talk isn’t just about being polite or finding something to say before a meeting starts. It’s the beginning of conversation that could unlock cre...

"How’s the weather?"

Anyone living in the Seattle area the last month would tell you it’s rained. A lot. Nearly every single day. Which means if the ...

Happy Monday! Although depending on who you were cheering for in the Super Bowl (and how long that party lasted) you might be feeling anything but hap...