Avoid telling your boss ‘I don’t know,’ says career coach—what to do instead

Avoid telling your boss ‘I don’t know,’ says career coach—what to do instead

Nobody wants to look incompetent or unskilled in the workplace. Unfortunately, the words we use every day can make us do just that. There’s one common phrase experts say to avoid if you’re speaking with your boss: “I don’t know.” “The simple acceptance of not knowing” can make it seem like you’re uninterested in going … Read more

Here’s the perfect response to ‘instantly’ shut down passive-aggressive behavior, says public speaking expert

Here’s the perfect response to ‘instantly’ shut down passive-aggressive behavior, says public speaking expert

Picture it: Your co-worker, who you normally get along with, avoided you at lunch, then grunted when you offered to grab him a coffee. He’s clearly annoyed at you, but won’t address it. This is textbook passive-aggressive behavior — a hallmark of people who have trouble handling conflict. As a public speaking trainer, I’ve found that the best way … Read more

The top 10 AI tools of 2023, and how to use them to make more money

The top 10 AI tools of 2023, and how to use them to make more money

Many have dubbed 2023 the year of AI, as the pace of artificial intelligence breakthroughs this year has been fast — and for some, concerning. However, fear didn’t stop people from jumping on the AI bandwagon, a new study confirms. With more than 14 billion visits between September 2022 and August 2023, ChatGPT is the … Read more

Recent success advice and life lessons

Recent success advice and life lessons

There isn’t a one size fits all strategy to garnering success, but Mark Cuban has learned a few lessons that may help you on your journey. The billionaire investor got his start at age 12, selling trash bags door to door. When college came around, Cuban pinched pennies, taking on gigs like bartending and providing … Read more