A new method of conversation known as the "Solid Snake Method" is going viral for being the cure to awkward silences. The method, inspired by the video game series Metal Gear Solid, recently blew up ...

Working with senior executives taught me that leaders who advance their careers don't avoid tough conversations that make everyone else uncomfortable. Instead, they've figured out how to turn those ...

You can spend years building credibility at work and still feel unprepared for the moment you need to say something uncomfortable. That one difficult conversation you wish you could avoid often turns ...

Small talk has its uses, especially in the business world. It can help us suss each other out, establish a basic level of trust, or just fill the time while we’re waiting in line. But let’s be honest, ...

Have you ever worked in a place where everyone knows exactly what's draining their energy and hampering performance, but no one feels safe enough to talk about it openly? These unspoken challenges—the ...

Trust and early communication between patients and providers are crucial in oncology care to address difficult conversations and treatment goals effectively. Oncologists should tailor shared ...