Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. To build your career, you must have a strong network. And one ...

Just the word "networking" may make you shudder, but you may have heard it's a necessary evil. However, networking doesn't have to be akin to a root canal and doesn't always require attending a stuffy ...

If you’ve ever sat down at Joe Coffee on a weekday afternoon, you’ve probably witnessed the uncomfortable sight of a coffee chat—the long, awkward pauses, the grasping to find something in common, the ...