Listener Lisa from MN asked if it's bad timing to ask for a raise during the busy holiday season. No! I'll tell you why and how to go about it in this one. ~ Bill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here come the company holiday parties! The pitfall of many employees. Avoid these 10 mistakes and you should be just fine and able to show your face in the office the next day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Not that you show gratitude to get free stuff, but who are we to turn down special treatment?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No wonder why we're so worn out during the holidays - we're tired! Overscheduled. overspent and overtired and over-committed because we're too afraid to put ourselves first. How do you say no without looking like the Grinch? I tell you how in this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The new list of America's top fears and phobias suddenly has 'fear of meeting new people' at number 2! There's a reason why this is happening. but there's also a way to overcome it - it's all about your self-messaging. I'll tell you how in this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scary thought: anything you've ever posted online can be seen - and hiring managers do look for it. This is why you need this mental filter to use before posting, sharing, commenting, or sending anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking to your loved ones about terrorism without making them even more scared is a challenge. You can do it if you follow this process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nothing is more satisfying in conversation than coming back with a perfect response to somebody trying to zing ya.! Here's how to deliver the perfect slapback, comeback, burn... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are no stupid questions. True. But do you know how to use them to look like a genius? I'll show you how in this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nobody likes being trapped with a screaming kid on a packed flight...but this Cool Dad Rule mindset technique can get you through it ;) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To nobody's surprise , Harvard is in the news for being named the worst censorship school in America. What may surprise you is how to fight it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Quiet quitting means staying at your job, but essentially becoming useless on purpose. It's obviously terrible for your coworkers, but it's even worse for yourself. I'll tell you how to avoid it here ;) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Brown was suspended - then unsuspended - for doing absolutely nothing wrong as a baseball announcer. His story is a great lesson on how to win even when you're unfairly punished.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's true - there are a lot of hyper sensitive people these days, but we didn't write the rules. How do you deal with the sensitive folks while still keeping your sense of humor? I'll tell ya in this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Time Blindness' is the new made up affliction social media has created. It's dumb but it's also a good reminder that not being late will put you ahead of the competition every time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The viral video of the unhinged guy calling his neighbor a 'cat pervert' gives us a great chance to talk about people next door....the crazy kind and how to deal with them :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever been forced to tip with the little electronic gratuity machine? You're not alone, tipping fatigue is real and here's what you should tell yourself about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While we're celebrating Independence, let's talk about why you always want to be around independent minded peope, and be one yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You may not like making small talk, but it's a key people skill. And doing it right can help you get what you want in any situation. Here's how ;) Bill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We say things that make perfect sense to us, but may take you a little while to understand. Here are some of the top 'Dadisms' and what they really mean! Happy Father's Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices