Chances are everyone’s been on the receiving end of mixed signals at some point or another. You meet someone, hit it off, they express interest, and then things suddenly start to feel dicey. They drop ...

Mixed signals are when someone’s actions and words do not match. One day, they’re warm, attentive, maybe even affectionate. Next, they pull away or go silent. Sometimes, they say all the right things ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Scott Hutcheson teaches leadership at Purdue University. Markets, teams, and individuals are wired to seek coherence. Our brains ...