“Be yourself. The worst talks are the ones where someone is trying to be someone they aren’t. If you are generally goofy, then be goofy. If you are emotional, then be emotional.” You’re much more ...

As the office newbie, you can't rely on seniority or the gravitas of gray hair to get others on board with your ideas. Instead you need to be canny and use every trick of psychology available to ...

Persuasive and effective business communications are the foundation of any successful organization, regardless of size, industry or geography. The ability to be persuasive and effective in achieving ...

Whether you’re convincing your boss to fund your project or your preschooler to wipe his own hiney after using the bathroom, persuasion is instrumental to your success and happiness. Persuasive people ...

Whether you're negotiating a pay raise, presenting ideas to your colleagues or convincing your friends to try out a new restaurant in your city, persuasion is an integral part of communication in your ...

Whether you’re trying to get the boss to fund your project or your preschooler to wipe his own hiney after using the bathroom, persuasion is a skill that’s instrumental to success in life. Persuasive ...

It sounds like a politician's dream: a machine that can tell you exactly what to say to change a voter's mind. Well, that's what a political scientist has come up with — at least, a first tentative ...

An appeals court postponed gay marriages in Michigan following a judge's previous ruling that struck down the state's same-sex marriage ban. Earlier, Michigan county clerks opened their offices to ...

The ability to persuade is crucial in the business world. On a day-to-day basis, you need it to convince employees to work toward company goals or to persuade colleagues or clients to consider your ...