The need to master the art of persuasion isn't limited to politicians, lawyers and salespeople. "Knowing how to effectively convince someone to do something is important because it helps in creating ...

Dear Carol: My parents had a traditional marriage for their time with Dad making all of the financial and legal decisions. Since Dad died nine months ago, we've been trying to convince Mom to assign ...

Dear Annie: I am a high school senior trying to decide where to go to college, and I feel completely torn. My parents have made it very clear that they want me to study business. They both work in ...