If you want good results from your conversations, both live and remote, there are two steps you should take each time. Whether you think the conversation will go smoothly or be bumpy, these two steps ...

We’ve all experienced the dread that comes with tough conversations—whether it’s telling your boss you’re overwhelmed, confronting a partner about something hurtful, or addressing long-standing ...

I have a family member who I love dearly and deeply. Over the last few years, this family member and I have struggled in our relationship from various angles. It seems like our intention and impact ...

If you're in tech, you may hope to avoid the anxiety that accompanies speaking in public for work. However, tech and business positions alike occasionally require giving presentations. In situations ...

Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

Even though many of us like working in our pajamas, with access to a kitchen full of our favorite foods and our loving pets within reach, there’s been a cost to COVID-related social distancing and the ...