Awkward conversations are not just valuable—they're often essential for achieving important goals. Often, there is no way to have a particular conversation without it being awkward! Examples: Talking ...

Make conversations less awkward with this easy tactic. Yes-or-no questions keep conversations from settling into a good flow—or end it before it really starts. The best conversation starters invite ...

Henna Pryor is a Workplace Performance Expert, a CEO and the author of "Good Awkward". She has spent 14 years in executive staffing and joined us with simple steps to ensure a professional ...

When you hear these subtle clues in a conversation, a socially awkward person might be trying to connect with you. Have you ever been in the middle of a conversation with some friends when someone ...

We're uncomfortable sitting in silence for the same reasons we can't stand being around socially awkward people in conversations. The feelings of discomfort and embarrassment put a spotlight on our ...

Many people like to avoid awkward conversations at all costs. And honestly, can you blame them? It’s never easy to sit down for a tough, tense, or potentially heartbreaking chat, even when something ...

All you need is 30 seconds to prep. By Jancee Dunn I’m hosting Thanksgiving for my extended family this year, and I want it to be restorative and fun. To set the mood, I’ll have my customary ...

Thanksgiving is the Super Bowl of awkwardness. You love these people (mostly), but the scripts are fuzzy. Do we hug? Do we talk politics? What do I say when someone hits me with the third “so, how’s ...