Want to make a huge difference in someone's life? Here are things you should say every day to your employees, colleagues, family members, friends, and everyone you care about: "Here's what I'm thinking." You're in charge, but that doesn't mean you're smarter, savvier, or more insightful than…

Be honest. Raise your hand if you feel the part of the job interview where you ask the candidate, "Do you have any questions for me?" is almost always a waste of time. Thought so. The problem is, most candidates don't actually care about your answers; they just hope to make themselves look good by…

They meet more people in an afternoon than most of us do in a year. But what faux pas do human resources pros see again and again during the interview process? We picked the brains of two high-profile executives to find out what you definitely should and shouldn't say, as well as what they secretly…

We've talked about how to avoid getting sucked into a bad job , and what you can do about bad bosses , but avoiding a bad boss starts in the interview. Ask the hiring manager about their management style, and what types of people work best with them. The answers you get now can save you a ton of…

Everyone has bad days at work or even long periods when they feel disheartened about their job. But how do you know the difference between ordinary, occasional dissatisfaction and a genuine mismatch? How do you know when you're truly ready to move on? And how do you then get out gracefully? What the…

But I don't waaant to. Attempts to start or follow a routine come to a screaming halt when your inner routine rebel just doesn't want to cooperate. No matter how much you recognize on an intellectual level that you need more structure, on an emotional level, you resist it. Why? Why keep yourself in…

We've all been in that position at work where we're suddenly put on the spot and asked to come up with a brilliant off-the-cuff solution to a problem. That's a horrible spot to be in because if you don't have a quick reply, you look like a fool. To buy yourself a little more time, Forbes recommends…

Have you ever considered that your own mind is sabotaging your path to happiness? While your mind may not be the sole culprit, it is a clever foe. Your brain can mislead and make you miserable...and you won't even know it. But all is not lost. You can learn how to recognize your mind's deception and…

If you can morph into the chameleon of racecar drivers, chances are you will be successful in whatever you decide to drive. And that's good, because as Ricky Bobby said, "if you ain't first, you're last." The obvious question is how your driving should differ based on the car's configuration.…

While it may be true that there are no shortcuts to anywhere worth going, there certainly are ways of needlessly prolonging the journey. We often waste lots of time because nobody ever taught us the most effective and efficient way to practice. Whether it's learning how to code, improving your…

Listening is work, and the difference between listening well and making someone feel like you're selling them a car has to do with intent. As engineer Michael Lopp explains, each time you sit down to listen, the goal should be the same: continuing to build trust with the people you depend upon and…

You're already awesome, but sometimes you're tired, busy, or for some other reason can't be at your best 100% of the time. When you need to be, however, you can manipulate your brain and body to rise to the challenge. Here's how to fool yourself into living up to your full potential in a moment's…

One secret that hardcore business travelers know is you can often fly first class or business class for almost the same as flying coach (and sometimes it's just as cheap). Certain seats are priced like coach but actually upgrade you automatically. You can find them on ITA Software's Matrix. The…

Perhaps you aren't happy with the job you have now. You need something new, refreshing, and with better career potential, but you hate the idea of updating your resume and applying for jobs online. You need something more efficient. Maybe you should start telling a few close people what you're…

The sheer number of options when it comes to to-do list apps can be overwhelming, but the best ones offer a combination of features, reminders, syncing options, and apps that let you stay on top of your list anywhere you go. Last week we asked you which to-do list apps you thought were the best ,…