Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lucy Paulise is executive coach and author of Timebox, based in Texas. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

In the workplace, face-to-face conversation improves the bottom line, leads to higher productivity, and is associated with reduced stress. Recent research supports the business case for conversation.

Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize and manage emotions while responding appropriately to other people. At work, it matters most when a conversation is not straightforward. A ...

Not every conversation is collaborative. Some people don’t want to negotiate—they want to dominate. In these cases, emotional appeals and problem‑solving frameworks often fail. For years, many people ...

Written in collaboration with Melanie Sodka, capacity management expert and author of Diary of a Functioning Burnout. In our work with leaders, professionals, and high performers who care deeply about ...

Political and social issues are showing up at work more often. And with those added conversations comes an increase in situations HR teams and managers need to handle. While employees are encouraged ...