The few remaining Christmas gifts I need to purchase are stressing me out. I want them to be thoughtful and well received. And I while I want the peop...

Sometimes it's hard to ask for help and sometimes you don't have much choice but to ask. That's what I was thinking as I watched several of the Seahaw...

I am on the verge of getting a text from my mother asking about my Christmas list. Truth be told I don’t really need anything but any gifts mom buys a...

Harvard research shows that a little preparation for conversations makes them less stressful. (I've said the same thing for years, but now there's res...

The best way to start a sports conversation is to start where you are.

There’s no requirement for games watched, hours invested or years as a fan....

Sports conversations are part of my job, they're also a secret weapon in helping me practice conversation skills I need in other interactions.

For ex...

Dreading small talk won’t make it disappear but it could make it more awkward. Relationships are built on small interactions, the low stakes moments t...

There's always something new in sports. Whether it's a Game 7 that determines the World Series matchup or the college basketball preseason rankings. T...

I recently saw a couple posts about research from 2021 about cursing and the level of authenticity it adds in an interaction. I love that it’s being c...

I love a good sports adjacent topic, especially if it involves champagne. 

Let's back up for just a second so I can offer this reminder - sports t...

You already know that I think sports topics are the best way to break the ice and get a little banter and conversation going with colleagues.

Here’s ...