Despite all the benefits of networking, one in four people doesn’t try it at all. Apart from busy schedules, some avoid it because of shyness, fear of rejection, or simply not knowing how to start ...

Cold outreach is still one of the most effective ways to build relationships, but success today comes down to personalization, brevity and leading with value rather than spam. Cold outreach is simply ...

Wondering how to start a conversation? I could say simply that you aren’t alone in wondering. Or I could break the fourth wall a little. Humor me the latter. As a writer in the digital age with access ...

Riffing can help you connect with new people more quickly. What’s the best way to start a conversation when meeting someone for the first time, especially at a cocktail party or conference? “Hello, ...

Recently at a large social gathering, a techy friend of mine, who had been sitting next to a total stranger, said to me after their lengthy conversation was over, "That was the deepest conversation ...

LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Pacific Mind Health has released a FREE downloadable guide, Mental Health Conversation Starters. It is designed to ...

Managers play a key role in supporting their employees. But leaders may feel unsure about how to bring up topics like mental health. Mental health conversations at work may feel too personal or ...