Ending a conversation with someone who just wants to argue can be tricky. You want to stay polite but firm, and most importantly, you want to shut down the never-ending debate. Whether it's a friend, ...

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

Staying calm and respectful can be challenging, but could make all the difference, Elisabeth Mahase hears Michael El Boghdady, senior trainee registrar in general surgery and director of education at ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Effective leadership means knowing when to engage—and when ...

Ever have a conversation with a colleague that blows up? You may think it was just a normal conversation—but later, you learn the other person’s feelings were hurt. You thought you were just talking ...

Having more meaningful connections requires just a few thoughtful tweaks that can instantly elevate how you communicate. Here ...

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR ...

Work with anyone long enough and you’re bound to encounter a difference of opinion. Most of the time, these disagreements are resolved amicably. But if you’re like most people, every now and then you ...

Picture this: you're mid-conversation with a coworker, partner, or close friend, and suddenly, the words stop. The pause stretches. Your mind races to fill the space. Is it awkward? Did you say ...