Conversation is the most commonly occurring type of oral discourse. It is profoundly important in many areas of our lives – romantic relationships, work, business, and casual interactions with ...

Sometimes when we embrace difficult conversations at work, it’s an opportunity to grow, innovate, and even strengthen your relationships with your colleagues.

One viral video might leave you in stitches; another leaves you cold. Psychology researchers have worked out several theories of humor to explain why.

Nearly one-third of professionals admit they’d rather work an extra six hours a week than seek help in the workplace, according to a recent report from LinkedIn. This stands in sharp contrast to ...

All leaders have to have difficult conversations at some point in time, whether it’s telling an employee they aren’t getting a raise or a promotion, disciplining poor performance, or even ...

I agree with her principles for approaching any conversation at work, especially difficult ones, and making them positive and productive, rather than emotional and confrontational.

Tips for HR leaders Prepare in advance: Before entering a difficult performance review conversation, HR leaders need to be well-prepared.

No matter how much you want to avoid it, you will always have to have difficult and unpleasant conversations. By planning and making the experience as positive as possible, you can get through the ...

You can still be seen as empathetic even if you are not conflict-averse, and have the courage to have difficult conversations with your colleagues, employees, and boss.