It's nothing that matters much, but you've suddenly found yourself participating in small talk. Some people might dread the seemingly insignificant conversation or think it's not worth their time ...

In the past few weeks, communication expert Jefferson Fisher has been everywhere—seen in The New York Times, on Good Morning America, on Mel Robbins' podcast and more. Author of The Next Conversation: ...

Small talk often gets a bad rap. It can feel awkward, superficial and pointless at times — if you're doing it wrong. But it's one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal to build ...