Communication

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There are a million ways to mess up when you ask someone for a referral for a job or for someone else — especially if you don’t know how well the two people know each other. Here’s what to keep in mind. Read More

Advice

3 people who add instant influence to your network Jo Miller

If you work in a medium- to large-sized organization, there are hundreds, possibly thousands of people to join forces with. Not sure where to start? To maximize your time while expanding your network, start with these three types of people. Read More

How To

5 ways to share a story that won’t make listeners' eyes glaze over Jane Burnett

Do you ramble, ramble and ramble on until you get to the point? How many times have you started telling a story, only to watch a listener or crowd lose interest and start checking their phone intermittently? Here’s how to get better at storytelling. Read More

Productivity

The dos and don'ts of executive presence when the pressure is on Mary Lee Gannon

When you are in that high-stakes meeting, sales presentation, interaction, or conflict your executive presence is both emotional and physiological. Your thoughts race and your heart rate escalates. People watch you. How do you execute when the pressure is on? … Read More

How To

How to spot a liar in the workplace Carol Kinsey Goman

Most workplace lies are discovered after the fact — after you’ve signed the faulty contract, hired the wrong person, or agreed to work on that career-limiting project. But wouldn’t it be a great professional advantage to spot liars in action, before the harm was done? … Read More

Office Life

What wall climbing taught me about giving powerful presentations -- and life in general Stephanie Scotti

Tethered together and perched on the side of a mountain (even one made of concrete), it’s not hard to see why strong communication is essential for a team. Read More

How To

This is how you can (politely) tell your coworker to stop chewing gum loudly Monica Torres

Offices are plagued with annoyingly noisy coworkers who chew gum too loudly, use their outdoor voice for indoor conversations, and keep you distracted from getting your actual work done. It’s an epidemic that strikes nearly all of us. Read More

How To

This is how you should sound when telling your boss 'no'Monica Torres

Telling your boss “no” is one of the most fraught conversations you can have as an employee navigating the choppy waters of office power dynamics. Read More

Advice

39 questions to make small talk with anyone Sarah Landrum

Forego the traditional weather-related questions and delve deeper to find your commonalities and their quirks. These little things are what makes the difference between acquaintances and friends, and you can uncover them with even the littlest bit of conversational finesse. Read More

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I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

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Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

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The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

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How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

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7 things you should never ask your boss

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