Dr. R was a departmental chair at a large medical center. Through a series of staged questions and responses, he learns how to draw people into his department and help them become productive. So, as ...

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 ...

One question I often get when I speak at events or lead training sessions is, “What if I ask questions and people think I’m being confrontational?” It’s a common concern, especially when curiosity ...

Several years ago, during a flight from Houston to Paris, I had a conversation with the CEO of a prominent Houston-based company. When I mentioned that I was a teacher, I asked him, “What skills do ...