But when you get it right, conversation and connection can spark. Conversations play an essential role in our well-being. Having just one quality talk a day, especially face-to-face, can increase ...

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 ...

Whether you've just met or been together for decades, these romantic conversation starters can help ignite a spark and keep ...

What to say when you don't know what to say. Whether at a grocery store or in the middle of a work event, we've all been in situation where we needed or wanted to talk to someone but didn't know where ...

Fred Reggie, a Lafayette executive coach, international speaker and former board member of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, focuses on leadership, relationship and service culture development.

Starting a conversation with someone new can often feel intimidating. Whether you’re at a networking event, a party or just meeting someone for the first time, breaking the ice is crucial to ...

As a successful financial advisor, you may find yourself surrounded by wealthy people in a variety of situations. You might wonder, What do I do next? How do I strike up a conversation?

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 ...