Can people really ‘skip’ the small talk?
ABC News
2024
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Research: Speed Matters When Companies Respond to Social Issues
2024
HBR
A Compliment That Really Means Something
2024
The Atlantic
Everyday Exchange: From Chuckles to Meaningful Chat with Alison Wood Brooks
2024
New Rules for Work Labs
This 10-second trick immediately makes you a better conversationalist, according to emerging Harvard research
2024
Business Insider
7 Ways to Get Better at Small Talk—And Why You Should
2023
TIME
How to Have Difficult Conversations Without Burning Bridges
2023
Harvard Business Review
Can you apologize too much? Sorry, but read this to find out.
2023
The Washington Post
Hack | Australian Broadcasting Corporation
2022
Talking to strangers is actually healthy
Why talking to strangers is good for your mental health
2023
Los Angeles Times
Why you should talk to more strangers
2022
NPR
Weak social ties are just as important as strong ones for greater life satisfaction
2022
NPR
How to Live Happier in 2023: Diversify Your Social Circle
2023
HBS Working Knowledge
Think Fast, Talk Smart
2022
Episode 66 | Listen Up: Why It's Better to Be Interested than Interesting
Envy, the Happiness Killer
2022
The Atlantic
Rules of Civility in a Sometimes-Uncivilized World
2022
SMERCONISH
Tech Talk: How Is Technology Changing the Way We Comminucate?
Psych of Tech Institute Series
2020
Why You Actually Shouldn’t Keep Calm And Carry On
2014
Fast Company
Your Startup Is More Likely To Get Funding If You’re A Man
2014
Fast Company
In business as in science, prejudice holds women back
2014
Nature
Study: Fight Performance Anxiety by Getting Excited
2014
The Atlantic
Overcome Your Fears—Fast!
2014
Men's Health
Feeling Nervous? Don’t Try to Calm Down—Get Excited
2013
Bloomberg Businessweek
Get Excited: The Best Way to Conquer a Fear of Public Speaking
2013
The Wall Street Journal