Since swearing off “I’m fine,” Veilleux has found that people react “really well” to her more honest responses. “I think we ...

Think about your typical work week. How much of what you do falls within your official job description? If you're anything like most top performers, chances are that over the course of your career, ...

Responding to a friend experiencing tremendous loss is challenging, but the most important thing you can do is reach out. “I’m so sorry,” “I’m here for you,” “I love you,” “Are you OK?” are all good ...

We've all been there, nodding and scanning the room for an escape. Here are expert strategies for how to end a conversation ...

This month, we asked our audience: What words of comfort do you say to a friend whose loved one has passed away? It was part of a podcast episode and story we did on how to support a grieving friend.

We often get asked to do things we don’t want to do, in both our personal and professional lives, yet knowing how to say no in a delicate way can be difficult. The phrases nice people use to politely ...

Imagine this — your coworker asks you to take a leadership role on his next project. You're so excited and flattered that you immediately blurt out, "Yes! That sounds great!” Three weeks later, your ...

When my last relationship ended, I felt better than I had in months—maybe even years. If I’m being honest, I was probably happier after we split than I was when we first got together, and it made me ...