Your Career

The expectation is that if you have a job, your goal should be to climb the ladder and move into a leadership position. But what if you love your job so much that you want to stay exactly where you are? How do you explain that to the people offering you a promotion? Take this advice.

When it comes to meeting new people, you should think of it as an opportunity to sell yourself. Only it shouldn’t feel that way, says Dorie Clark, a marketing strategist and author of Entrepreneurial You. Here’s her top advice for a winning introduction.

Sometimes your worst communication habit is how you talk to yourself. When the following thoughts enter your mind, stop the pity party first. Then reframe your thoughts to be more positive and action-oriented.

If you want advice from someone more experienced than you, avoid the question “May I pick your brain?” Do this instead.