Sadegh Zibakalam is in trouble again. The retired 76-year-old professor of political science was already serving an 18-month sentence for criticizing the Iranian regime. He came out on medical ...

One question I often get when I speak at events or lead training sessions is, “What if I ask questions and people think I’m being confrontational?” It’s a common concern, especially when curiosity ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark C. Perna is a generational expert who covers education & careers. In a world that feels more polarized each day, it’s now ...

The first question from the press pool to President Donald Trump and NATO General Secretary Mark Rutte was a great one: “What was the tipping point for you in making this decision, was it a ...

The other night, I casually asked my teenage daughter, “Can I have your help with the cat's water bowl?” expecting her to jump up and refill it. Instead, she smirked and said, “Do you want my help, or ...

Bestselling author and leadership expert Simon Sinek recommends asking one simple question to help people trust you: Can you help me out? It's "such a common misunderstanding" that asking for help ...

Every day it seems there's a new story about how insanely out of balance the working world has become. Enabled by political rhetoric, companies seem to be making it more and more clear that they view ...

Dear Eric: I’m a 72-year-old active person in several social groups. Is there a tactful way to ask if my peers have a partner at home or live alone? When I was younger it was an easy question to ask ...