Addiction is such an addicting word, isn't it? People use it all the time as in: I'm addicted to 'This Is Us' or I'm addicted to chocolate or I have a shoe addiction (all true - fyi). But addiction is a real thing. Ask anyone who has lived with a real addiction to alcohol or …
Beyond Texting: The Fine Art of Face-toFace Communication for Teenagers
Introvert? You’re Not Alone (Though Being Alone Sounds AHHHMAAAZING)
I am a fan of Amy Dickinson's column and a recent piece caught my attention. As a professional keynote speaker and an author on all things small talk and big talk and communicating effectively in the world, people are often surprised to learn that I was - am - actually an …
How To Get People To Stop Talking To You On A Plane: The Safe (and Legal) Way
I travel for work and for fun and as much as I love to small talk and have written several books on the topic of small talk and given hundreds of keynote addresses and interviews on the subject sometimes even I don’t want to small talk, especially on a flight. Sometimes I want to stare out …