Learning how to get better at small talk might not seem like much of a conversational superpower. Arguably everyone’s least favorite part of socializing, surface-level chitchat can be awkward, ...

As humans, we’re talking to each other constantly. With all that practice, we must be pretty good at it—right? Not exactly. As a professor at Harvard Business School and author of Talk: The Science of ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Daisy Auger-Domínguez writes about work, culture, and careers. We’ve all had that moment as managers — overwhelmed, over-scheduled ...

A conversation with Harvard Medical School’s Carol Kauffman on navigating high-stakes challenges effectively. Many people believe that leaders instinctively make the best decisions based on past ...

Much has been made of the power of habit. We’re encouraged to make healthy choices our default and to understand the way that the brain sets certain tasks, such as our morning commute, on autopilot to ...

EVERYONE knows what makes a good story. Our hero starts their journey as a flawed but relatable being with a personal goal. In scene after scene, they face challenges and setbacks that push them down ...

Feeling groggy these days? NPR's Life Kit has science-based strategies to help you sleep better, deeper and longer. A full night's sleep is a wonderful thing. It improves our memory and brain ...

Editor’s update: The Economist has published a revised version of its style guide. The first words are the hardest. For many of us writing is a slog. Words drip with difficulty onto the page—and ...