I used to say I hated networking. Small talk felt like punishment. I could never remember anyone’s name two seconds after they’d told me. Pitching and listening to people’s pitches was embarrassing...

When “Positive Thinking” Just Isn’t That Helpful A client once told me she didn’t want to “sound like she was complaining.” I asked, “If someone else described your exact situation to you, would you...

Let’s start with a trick question: Do you need help? If your answer was “No, I’m fine,” this article might be for you. Especially if “fine” means being the go-to person for everyone, except yourself...

We all like to think we’re in control, of our time, our choices, our facial expressions in meetings. But often, what we call “being in control” is really avoidance, with good PR. It often starts with...