By Yvonne Milosevic As we leave the darkest days of the pandemic behind us, one thing has become painfully clear to many people. Namely, we’re a little rusty when it comes to chatting with strangers and acquaintances. We want to have meaningful social interactions, obvi.…
“So, what do you do?” By Yvonne Milosevic If your attempts at networking aren’t making serious inroads, you may need to reconsider the conversation starters you’re using. Research led by Professor Sean Martin of the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business looked at how…
By Yvonne Milosevic For introverts, the upcoming holiday season and its bursting social calendar brings with it a certain amount of dread. (We're looking at you, office holiday party.) Attendance at this annual fête is de rigueur in the eyes of most managers. While you…
By Yvonne Milosevic Not everyone is a natural conversationalist. In fact, many of us downright suck at making small talk with strangers or acquaintances at work, in bars, or at parties. Whether you’re an introvert who hides out in the bathroom to avoid casual conversation,…