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

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!

Not that you show gratitude to get free stuff, but who are we to turn down special treatment?!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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!

Nobody likes being trapped with a screaming kid on a packed flight...but this Cool Dad Rule mindset technique can get you through it ;)

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.

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 ;)

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.

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!

'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.

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 :)

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.

While we're celebrating Independence, let's talk about why you always want to be around independent minded peope, and be one yourself.

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

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!

Just kinda over social obligations? I'm going to tell you in this one why you shouldn't feel guilty about prioritizing yourself, and the best approach to saying that magic word: NO. Be warned though, it's going to upset some people :) Bill

I've got the incredible story of Rehan Staton for you in this episode: a man who worked his way through high school and college as a sanitation worker.....and made it all the way through Hravard Law! The self-belief lesson this teaches all of us is priceless. ~ Bill

A recent interview with Michael J. Fox for his new dicumentary blew me away. I'll share an amazing quote he gave about gratitude,...and how we can use it to balance drive and appreciation. ~ Bill

Even Elon Musk has trouble getting people back to the office. Over-indulging entitled emplyee has led ot a massive problem in the workforce - but there's a solution. A communication solution! I'll tell you how in here :)

Proof that moms run the world, the best way to tell mom how much you appreciate her, and what moms say they really want for a gift ;)