Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec breaks down why the traditional idea of mentorship is not only outdated, but actively getting in the way of your growth.

You may actually be on the same wavelength.

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.

“We can have that fight for a 1,000 years, but we could have a shot at figuring out what we both need and noticing when there's opportunities to make that happen.”

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

“What did you win? You won awkward silence. You won their contempt. You won the first to apologize. When you win an argument, you will lose their confidence, you will lose their respect, you will lose the connection.”

Most of us think we're good listeners, but we're wrong — and it's ruining our relationships.

A re-evaluation of how we perceive introverts in leadership is long overdue. Here are the compelling reasons why.

Radically improve your work-life speaking and presentation skills with a technique used by musicians and brand-name politicians.

Listen, set boundaries, and point them where to go.

You can’t lead if you can’t listen.

Are you convincing everyone you’re smart, or accidentally alienating them? Here’s how to find out.

Marketing expert Jonah Berger explains how simple tweaks to your word use can have a huge impact on team communication.

Marketing maverick Gary Vaynerchuk reveals how empathy, listening, and patience aren’t just virtues – they’re your ultimate advertising tools.

Adam Bryant interviewed over 1,000 CEOs. These are the 3 critical skills to running a company.

Many conversations start awkwardly and derail from there, but a few simple techniques can put them back on track.

Bo Seo, Esther Perel, and Dan Shapiro share their tips for arguing better.

There are 3 key principles that separate a good conversation from a great one — and they’ll completely change how you communicate.

This two-time debate world champion gives three tips for constructing the perfect argument.

Two-time debate world champion Bo Seo gives 3 tips for constructing the perfect argument.

Educator Irshad Manji emphasizes that diversity is a fact of life, and it should be harnessed to unite society rather than divide it. Recognizing that humans tend to react defensively […]

Why the best negotiators are nice, not tough.

Train for any argument with Harvard’s former debate coach, Bo Seo.

Make it simple. Make it clear. Make it stick. Alan Alda on how to get everyone to understand your thoughts.

“Conflict is useful. The question is how do you deal with conflict effectively.”

It's time to put on your listening hat.

How much we enjoy a conversation can all be a matter of timing — specifically, how long it takes us to respond to what was just said.