Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Those who master the art of small talk can achieve a lot in their careers. We asked experts what chatting at work can achieve and, ...

JHANE REIFSTECK, principal at Champaign’s Reifsteck Wakefield Fanning & Company: “Honestly, I have a standing therapy session every two weeks. You don't always need solutions, just someone who listens ...

Mr. Rosenblatt is the author of the forthcoming book “More Rules for Aging.” I try to let at least five people a day know that I’m thinking of them and wishing them well. Sometimes it’s in person; ...

Small talk is a bit of a misnomer. While it's defined as polite conversation about unimportant matters, it's an important social lubricant that can bring you big benefits - particularly at the ...