Starting a deep conversation might sound daunting, especially when superficial chit-chat seems to dominate our social interactions. But if you're looking to explore meaningful topics and cultivate ...

Fred Reggie, a Lafayette executive coach, international speaker and former board member of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, focuses on leadership, relationship and service culture development.

Cold outreach is still one of the most effective ways to build relationships, but success today comes down to personalization, brevity and leading with value rather than spam. Cold outreach is simply ...

What’s the best way to start a conversation when meeting someone for the first time, especially at a cocktail party or conference? “Hello, how are you?” is tired and lame. “Are you enjoying the event?

Social psychologists study how social influence, perception, and interaction shape both individual and group behavior. Our perceptions of ourselves and our environment affect our actions and beliefs.

As you may have heard, the hottest dating advice of the moment is to go out alone and interact with strangers. The trend that made the rounds on TikTok last month as “Sit at the Bar September” ...

People will post about new jobs, vacations, and relationships without hesitation, but ask someone how much they’re saving or ...

Every friendship begins with some sign that two people are interested in becoming friends. To make a new friend, we can communicate that we like a certain person, we want to spend time with them, and ...

When a conversation feels difficult, don’t start with emotion; start with observation. Borrow a trick from military ...