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Career
How to Follow Up Without Being Annoying (With Scripts)
Silence often isn't a no. What to send a warm buyer who went quiet, what to say instead of "just checking in," and when to stop.
9 min read
Sep 24, 2026
Career
The Meeting Before the Meeting: How to Win Before Presenting
The conversations that decide a meeting usually happen before it starts. How to find who really decides, see them in the right order, and ask for the slot.
12 min read
Sep 16, 2026
Conversation
Why Your Mind Goes Blank When You Talk (And How to Restart)
Going blank is usually a word-finding problem, and the point you had is still there. Here's the science, and how to get back to it.
11 min read
Sep 16, 2026
Career
How to Talk About Your Layoff Without Flinching
Build one short, calm account of your layoff, rehearse it until it sounds ordinary, and use the same version for interviews, networking, and neighbors.
14 min read
Sep 15, 2026
Conversation
The Last Generation to Learn Conversation From Other Humans
An MIT report finds emptier office hours, quieter discussions, and thinning study groups three years into AI. Here's what it means for how we learn to talk.
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Sep 14, 2026
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The One Word That Changes How People See You
We described one stranger to hundreds of volunteers and changed a single word for half of them. This one word change had a profound effect. Here's how this can help you.
9 min read
Sep 11, 2026
Communication Skills
How to Sound Charismatic in Your Second Language
Communication skills for non-native English speakers that work at your current level: your pacing, your pauses, your hands, and a rehearsed opening.
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Sep 3, 2026
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36 Health Hacks You Should Know (And the Science Behind Them)
Here's every habit in my daily routine, with the actual research, from sleep hacks to stress and focus and more.
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Sep 1, 2026
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How to Be More Assertive Without Being Aggressive
Assertiveness is the honest middle path between staying quiet and steamrolling. How to be direct and warm at once, with scripts that work and the research behind them.
10 min read
Aug 17, 2026
Career
How to Get Credit for Your Work (Without Bragging)
Your work keeps going uncredited and you hate self-promoting. Here's how to make your contribution visible without bragging, backed by research.
9 min read
Aug 17, 2026
Leadership
Psychological Safety at Work: What It Really Means and How to Build It
Psychological safety is the shared sense that your team is safe for speaking up. Here's the science behind it and concrete ways to build it, whether you lead or not.
12 min read
Aug 17, 2026
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I'm Smart but I Can't Get Promoted: Why It Happens and How to Fix It
You're great at your job and still get passed over. Research explains the real gap between talent and a promotion, and exactly how to close it.
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Aug 17, 2026
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