Every relationship has different building blocks that contribute to its success. Trust, honesty and respect are often associated with high-functioning personal and professional relationships. But the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark C. Perna is a generational expert who covers education & careers. In a world that feels more polarized each day, it’s now ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Julia Korn writes about leadership and career development. When an interviewer asks, ”Do you have any questions?” at the end of ...

At least one person knows someone who can't help but ask "why," "what," or "who" in every conversation, and if they don't, they might be that person. There's nothing wrong with being naturally curious ...

Revisiting a conversation with HBS professors Leslie K. John and Alison Wood Brooks on the powerful communication tool. Asking questions is a powerful way to build trust, exchange ideas, and unlock ...

Every day we engage in conversations rooted in ritual and social norms. With no conscious effort, we shift from one role to another. One minute, I’m a husband happily cooking breakfast with his wife.

The other night, I casually asked my teenage daughter, “Can I have your help with the cat's water bowl?” expecting her to jump up and refill it. Instead, she smirked and said, “Do you want my help, or ...

Growing up, many of us were taught that being nosy was wrong, like you were crossing a line. But as an adult, asking questions that go beneath the surface is how you build deeper relationships. The ...