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Stephanie VozzaFast Company |
We all make mistakes. How we respond to them, however, can be the difference between moving forward and staying stuck. Former NASA astronaut Mike...
You’ve decided to ask for a raise. Should you go into your boss’s office first thing in the morning to get it out of the way? Or wait until the...
Whether it’s a colleague who continuously oversteps their bounds or a boss who disagrees on how tasks should be performed, even a company with a...
You may be incredibly bright, but showing your intelligence in the moment can be challenging, like if you’re called on unexpectedly in a meeting....
Brainstorming sessions can be a great way to generate new ideas. Your success, however, is dependent on the prompts you’re giving your team....
Many of us feel emotionally and physically drained at the end of the day. Maybe you cope by relying on caffeine to get you through the afternoon. Or...
Every negotiation has winners and losers. While the goal is to have both sides leave thinking that they won, there are times when someone loses...
Your brain loves stories, and it’s constantly telling you about your life. You could identify as a go-getter. Or maybe you frequently tell yourself...
Knowing and worrying about what others think of you are two different things. While it’s possible to put too much emphasis on the thoughts of...
If you’ve ever gone along with the crowd to fit in or played it safe to avoid the risk of judgement, you were likely worried about what other people...
Even the most dedicated, organized person will procrastinate sometimes. While an occasional delay in action won’t always lead to chaos,...
Whether it was lifeguarding at a local pool, manning the drive-through at a fast-food chain, or babysitting the neighbor’s kid, you probably...
If you want to grow, receiving constructive feedback can help. The problem is that few people are good at delivering it effectively. Making matters...
The downsides of multitasking are well-documented. Doing—or trying to do—more than one thing at a time often opens the door to making mistakes....
Running legend and nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis was known as a slow starter. He would begin his run at the back of the pack, yet he’d...
Daydreaming about your career can help you set goals. You can imagine the position you want, then set a plan to get there. But what about the dreams...
Whether it’s hitting “reply all” on an email not meant for the group or being called on in a meeting and not having an answer, we’ve all had...
Have you ever been called on in a meeting when you didn’t expect it, or been asked to contribute to a presentation without being warned? A sudden...
Have you ever gotten an email from a coworker that felt a little snarky? One that made you wonder, what did they mean by that? The problem with the...
Are you good with names? Many of us are willing to admit we’re not. A study in Psychology and Aging found that Americans often overestimate their...
For the first third of her career as a fashion entrepreneur and McKinsey & Company consultant, Lisa Sun was told she needed to be more confident....
Even with the COVID-19 resurgence, most companies are initiating return-to-work policies. According to a recent study by workplace design and strategy...
Being called into the boss’s office for a private conversation is intimidating. The request can leave you worried about your job security. If you...