Conversation starters: Reach out

A great way to start a conversation with a teammate is to respond privately to comments made in public channels.
For example:

• Your comment was very funny!
• Great job on solving that tricky issue!
• Thank you for answering my question, I appreci...

Reaching out privately to a colleague can feel weird because making the active decision to initiate a conversation usually creates the expectation that you want something.
So explain why you're reaching out. Always give a reason why you want to talk to someone. Also, send one message, then wai...

Sometimes we all tend to feel pressured. It could be as petty or big as solving a math problem and not reaching to a solution. These situations may make us feel inadequate and shake our confidence. We tend to see ourselves as inferior to others in terms of knowledge.

But if you feel this wa...