Awkward silence? Not on your watch. Here’s how to warm up a room without trying too hard! [Thursday: Speak on the Shoulders of Giants]

There’s a moment—usually no longer than half a minute—when a room quietly makes a decision about you. Before you finish your second sentence… Before your slides even load… Before your voice fully settles into confidence… Eyes wander. Phones glow. Arms cross… or, if you’re lucky, people lean in—curious, alert, and ready. That moment isn’t decided […]