Striking up a conversation—especially with a stranger—is a lot like adding kindling to a fire pit and hoping it ignites.

‘Conversational doorknobs’ can help you build the connections you need for success. How can you make sure to have a great conversation, even with someone you just met? Find a conversational “doorknob.

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Esther Choy covers leadership with a focus on business storytelling. We may be missing opportunities to cultivate our happiness ...

If you know me, you know I can talk with almost anyone, from the cashier at Hannaford to the local bank's president. I am endlessly curious about people, so I really enjoy talking with people and ...

On a typical day, you experience numerous fleeting exchanges with people you don’t know, often without a word: a quick smile of acknowledgement as someone holds the door, a moment of eye contact to ...