Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ‘Some non-askers light up and become more collaborative conversationalists when there is less pressure to talk.’Photograph: Carl ...

Most people have been in that awkward predicament before: they're with a loved one or a coworker when the person asks for the unthinkable: a questionable favor. While most people are eager to jump ...

Research shows asking questions makes other people less defensive and more open to agreement. A few people — a few leaders — are consistently able to influence the people around them through force of ...