A preview of the latest novel by the National Book Award finalist Brandon Hobson.

Why the best CEOs make their first year both a personal transition and a profound moment of institutional renewal — with this quartet of skills.

Likability is essential for career success, as highlighted by Michelle Tillis Lederman, who emphasizes that it starts with self-acceptance and involves bringing your whole self to work, listening deeply, and fostering genuine connections.

Charlene Li emphasizes that instead of mastering specific social media tools, leaders should prioritize engaging their audience through strategic listening, informed priority-setting, and effective communication, as social media platforms will continue to evolve.

Empathy and cooperation are essential for success, as the quality of personal and professional lives hinges on the complexity of relationships, which require effective listening, communication, and conflict management from both parties, according to Todd Davis of FranklinCovey.

Politeness and pushiness are simple, but recognizing diverse communication styles—termed "relational intelligence" by Angie McArthur, CEO of Professional Thinking Partners—is challenging yet essential for reducing misunderstandings in the workplace.

Reality TV star, music producer, and serial entrepreneur JoJo Simmons on the power of listening and the massive benefits of switching off.

A neuroscientist, a psychologist, and a psychotherapist discuss how emotions are stories built from old experiences.

Your body language sends messages before your mouth does. Author Robert Greene and negotiation expert Daniel Shapiro PhD explain the key characteristics of nonverbal power and emotional presence that shape how others perceive you.