Communication

The problem with faking confidence is that it requires so much conscious effort that it is rarely successful. Whenever you attempt to conceal any strong feeling and fake another, your body almost always “leaks” nonverbal cues that are picked up consciously or subconsciously by your audience. Read More

When your manager calls on you out of nowhere in a meeting— but you don’t know what’s going on— you probably want to sink into the floor. Here’s how to handle a moment like this. Read More

Networking is the ultimate route, and the reasons are endless. You’ll meet investors, leaders, and potential team members. Here are some of my favorite networking methods that continue to work for me. Read More

Your messages are more than facts and figures about the business. Each word carries tone and significance, and employees scrutinize every sentence in search of meaning. Read More

In many cases, we make mistakes that prevent us from really connecting with others and end up with lukewarm friendships but no idea how to deepen them. Time to fix that. Read More

If you want to brainstorm or learn from a coworker, ask politely for the person’s time but include parameters on when the meeting should happen. Read More

It’s hard to work in a department that isn’t doing well, but being in charge of one is a whole different story. Read More

When a recruiter asks you to divulge the details of a professional mistake you’ve made on the job during an interview for a position, your phrasing is crucial. Here are a few tips to keep in mind. Read More

There’s new technology that wants to make conversations with your devices and other humans completely silent and seamless. People will be able to talk without opening their mouth. Read More