Sitting in a job interview room — or during a Zoom interview, as the case might be these days — you’re ready to answer any question they throw at you. After all, they’ll ask you to answer questions ...

Is there anything more bone-chilling than an icebreaker? Whether you’re in a new class, sitting at a wedding table, or attending a conference, it’s not uncommon for the leader of it all to say, “OK, ...

Whenever you’re stuck trying to get to know someone better, asking “fun facts about me” questions is a great way to uncover someone’s personality, discover unexpected similarities, and forge ...

There are many times in a professional situation where you will need to introduce yourself. There’s the elevator pitch you share at an industry conference. In a job interview, there’s the common first ...

Nothing is less fun than a fun fact. The mandate to share one about yourself, typically posed as an icebreaker in schools, offices, and other formal settings, is deeply constraining. The form demands ...