A professional conversation designers has some ideas on how to have meaningful conversations. First thing's first, do a mic check. “Conversation design, for me, is the recognition that human ...

Most of us don’t wake up eager for a difficult conversation. By their very nature, these conversations can feel uncomfortable, challenging, and awkward. You’ve likely faced one you dreaded, put off, ...

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We’ve all been in meetings when it’s hard to find a pause in the conversation so you can be heard. We’ve also all been in meetings when everything stops. The blah blah blah, yadda yadda yadda, room- ...

The holidays offer many opportunities for awkward moments. Political discussions, of course, hold plenty of potential. But any time opinions differ, where estrangements have caused lingering rifts, or ...

Conversation is common, but not easy. That's why computers can pilot an airplane around the world but still can't master small talk. Turns out, neither can most humans, according to researcher Adam ...

As we all live more of our lives online, it’s important to understand who might have access to our conversations and internet searches – and to understand how to maintain privacy in an increasingly ...