You know that sudden, awkward giggle that slips out in the middle of a tense conversation or serious moment? It can feel strange, even embarrassing, to laugh when nothing is remotely funny. But this ...

Do you rush to fix or soothe when things feel uneasy? If the urge feels urgent but isn’t, the answer might be simple: PAUSE.

Awkward can be awesome. Don’t believe me? Allow me to embarrass myself for your benefit. Exhibit A: The day I wore mismatched shoes—two completely different ones. I had back-to-back meetings, ...

The holidays offer many opportunities for awkward moments. Political discussions, of course, hold plenty of potential. But any time opinions differ, where estrangements have caused lingering rifts, or ...