We live in polarizing times and it’s easy for conversation to lead to topics that spark high passions—from politics and climate change to DEI, immigration, or broadly defined human-centric leadership.

Picture this: you’ve spent hours tidying the house and preparing delicious dishes. Finally, friends and family have begun to arrive. You all sit down to eat, and the conversations around life updates ...

Direct talk about tough topics is intimidating, but it’s the path to trust. Leading with genuine empathy can transform a difficult conversation into a safe space for connection.

Parents and educators are navigating difficult conversations about the war with Iran as students of all ages see disturbing news and images online from the conflict.

I was traveling in the days immediately following Oct. 7, 2023, and consequently had my TA teaching my doctoral research methods class that week. When I returned the following week, I started the ...

In an increasingly polarized world, leaders who deploy three principles in challenging conversations set themselves apart.

By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY The latest conflict in the Middle East is developing quickly and deeply complex, which can make it ...

POLITICAL FAMILY: State Rep. Ashley Hudson recommends that families start talking about civics early, keeping discussions age-appropriate. As the November election draws near, political discourse has ...

Many people find it difficult to discuss diversity, politics, and social justice topics in classrooms and other forums. This sentiment is rising, as reported by a Pew Research Center survey where ...