The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. As leaders, we know ...

This course is an introduction to effective public speaking as well as effective communication in small groups. All students will develop, organize, and deliver several types of speeches; study in ...

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, business communication is undergoing unprecedented transformation. Technological advancements and ever-changing customer preferences have reshaped the way ...

Demand for people with interpersonal skills has been on the rise for decades. Harvard research shows that, over a 30-year period, jobs that require a lot of social interaction grew by 12 percentage ...

Artificial intelligence, AI, is rapidly transforming work also in the financial sector. A recent study explored how integrating AI into the work of sales teams affects the interpersonal communication ...

The ‘Gen Z stare’ is a term trending on TikTok that describes a blank, vacant stare that’s often seen on Gen Z faces—even at work. But what is this and what does it reveal about the emerging workforce ...

Helping people regulate their emotions appropriately is important for promoting positive mental health and well-being. Indeed, a key focus of psychotherapy, as well as everyday social relationships, ...

“No word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause” Mark Twain I have been fascinated by how a simple pause during communication transforms relationships. This explains how our species has ...

Whether you’re meeting with a potential client, leading a team planning session or facing thousands with a microphone in your hand, effective communication skills are vital to successfully getting ...

If you’re looking for a broad degree that can apply to a variety of fields, consider pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications. These programs teach skills—including interpersonal communication, ...