Are you good at small talk?

If you're like me, small talk can be a huge challenge. Some people's brains just aren't naturally wired for it. Other people have never met a stranger and can talk like an old friend with someone they've never met. We've all got our comfort zones, but "small talk is necessary—some might say a necessary evil—for association professionals looking to expand their networks. Though you may never learn to love small talk, you can learn to use it more effectively," says an article by Michael Hickey in Associations Now. Take a look at the article for five tips for learning to effectively use small talk in a business setting.