I’m going to start with that much-maligned phrase of the 2010s before I take aim at male conversational skills: #notallmen. Not all men don’t know how to hold a proper conversation. Not all men spend ...

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?

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 ...