Charles Duhigg, author of "The Power of Habit," argues that small talk isn't an innate skill, but rather a learned behavior that can be studied and crafted to perfectly suit any situation — whether ...

Empathy is powerful — and often, it’s expressed best in small talk. This is a phrase that radiates warmth. It’s how great conversationalists make people feel appreciated for sharing. Instead of ...

I grew up in a family of talkers who drove our teachers crazy. I remember sitting in my English 102 class during college with just two weeks left in the semester. My professor looked at me and said, ...

As a certified leadership and empowerment coach, I've spent the last 15 years working with hundreds of Asian American clients and students from a variety of backgrounds. Even though their experiences ...

Most of us have an inner dialogue, that little voice in our heads that crystallizes what we think about what’s happening around us, or to us. And for years, researchers have found benefits to using ...