By Alison Wood Brooks for HBD Working Knowledge The following is an excerpt from Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves, written by Alison Wood Brooks and published on Jan. 21, 2025. When my fellow researchers and I analyzed 15-minute get-to-know-you conversations among 398 strangers, we found that four dominant question types […]
By Christine Azzolino for O’Dwyers The consumer electronics industry is booming and with it comes fierce competition at major trade shows like CES. With thousands of brands all vying for attention, exhibitors face the same challenge: How do you cut through the noise and leave a lasting impression? In today’s crowded landscape, it’s not enough […]
By Mark Athitakis for Associations Now A confident CEO is a good thing: Not only can they serve as an inspiration to a team, they can move markets. A recent EY report on CEO confidence notes that much of the global economy turns on leaders’ decisions in the face of risk. “History shows that a lack […]
By Neil Courtis and Steve Dalton for Harvard Business Review Much has been written about the benefits of networking when you’re looking for a job. The problem is, you’re unlikely to receive any of those benefits if you don’t follow up after the meetings you’ve requested — and that’s a surprisingly common failing. Recently, before […]
Deborah Grayson Riegel and Loren Margolis for Harvard Business Review You recently landed your first job out of college and are just two weeks into the role when you receive your first networking request. A former classmate has spotted an opening at your organization and sends you a message on LinkedIn. He wants to know: […]