Are you good with names? Many of us are willing to admit we’re not. A study in Psychology and Aging found that Americans often overestimate their abilities when it comes to traits like leadership and ...

Some people are good at remembering names and understand how important that acknowledgement is. It makes people feel important and lets them know you are paying attention and that "nice to meet you" ...

Top CEOs have figured out how to be lazy—in a good way. In coaching hundreds of executives over the years, a few questions come up again and again. Recently the CEO of a large company in the Midwest ...

When it comes to difficulty remembering things, names are at the top of the list. And the older we get, the harder it is to remember them. You might think that’s just the way it is, and nothing can be ...

What's in a name? It's a question you may not think much about. But it's a loaded one with a deep answer. "In theory, a person’s name is the word any person will hear the most in their lifetime," says ...

When I try, I can learn names quickly and effectively. Even though I don't have a particularly good memory, I've developed skills and tricks: my secrets for learning names. First, pay attention. If I ...

Remembering everything you learn might seem like an insurmountable task, but it doesn't have to be so daunting. By adopting a few strategic memory-boosting techniques, you can transform forgetfulness ...

We always introduce him as Jake,* International Man of Mystery, as if this was his job title. It was not. Jake is one of those tall, silent guys in a suit you see at conferences, cocktail parties, ...

Students listen during a lecture at BYU. Simple practices such as using names, name tents and the BYU app’s flashcards can strengthen connection and learning, according to a recent study. The start of ...

In her role at Duke, Cam Kelly’s memory gets put to the test. As Associate Vice President for Principal Gifts for Duke Alumni Engagement and Development, she maintains a mental rolodex of Duke alumni ...