In the past week, I had “conversations” with two leaders who talked too much. They were good people with interesting stories to share. But they went on for far too long while I just sat and listened.

Most people have encountered that colleague who turns a brief meeting into an hour-long monologue, or the friend whose simple question triggers an elaborate 20-minute response. While excessive talking ...

When conversations veer off track, they often reveal more than just poor communication skills. Rambling, while frequently dismissed as a mere social faux pas, can unveil deeper insights into an ...