Silence may be golden, but sometimes it comes at a cost. When you stay quiet, you can’t effect change. Holding your tongue means internalizing your feelings. Silence also keeps you from building ...

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When you were young, a parent or guardian might have told you, "don't talk to strangers!" I know mine did and I generally followed that direction. As a kid, it probably kept me out of some trouble too ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. When you’re in situations and sensitive topics come up or you ...

Higher education is designed to be a space for open inquiry and disagreement, but encouraging students to engage in constructive dialogue can be a challenge. A January survey by the American ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. We learn techniques for working across the aisle without compromising our values from a Democratic politician in one of the most conservative states, ...