Early on in my career, if I were to conduct a personal skills assessment, the one area that needed attention was engaging in small talk. It became obvious that in the career path I chose, and then in ...

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I know I’m not alone in disliking small talk. Yes, I have a history of social anxiety. I mean, I once hid behind Tim Gunn’s grandfather clock to avoid small talk at a fundraiser at his apartment.