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 ...

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 ...

Interpersonal communication carries incredibly deep importance. Unfortunately, our modern leadership model of interpersonal communication has complicated what should be a simple approach to exchanging ...

If you've been following my series of articles here on Firehouse.com you will notice a certain pattern that seems to be focusing on building a department infrastructure to improve external and ...

Training in interpersonal communication skills and conflict resolution strategies typically involves role-playing exercises to help participants practice the behavior needed to resolve problems. When ...

“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 ...

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

As you assess yourself and your work as we head into the new year (either through formal evaluations or more general musings on your career), you’ll likely need to articulate your strong suits and ...

The list below offers a representative sample of the courses you can expect in the study of rhetoric and interpersonal communication at DePauw. From theoretical foundations to practical experiences, ...