“Can I pick your brain?” These five words have become overused business jargon that are a turnoff for many professionals. As a busy CEO myself, these requests are almost an immediate “no” for me. Let ...

One friend showed up very clearly ill, with a red, runny nose and a pack of tissues, saying, “It’s just a cold! I feel fine.” ...

I’m feeling so many mixed signals. Answer: Ask. Start with, “I can’t tell…” When you start that way, you’re simply asking for clarification. “I can’t tell from our texts if you’re looking to go out ...