"No matter how unselfish you are, you probably still find yourself trying to influence people to do the things you want them to do.

Shane Parrish, founder of the Farnam Street blog, discusses the concept of the circle of competence.

"Giving a presentation is very similar to public speaking.

"Success at work stems from face-to-face communication with others.

"Just as with any kind of toxin, you need to limit your exposure and keep yourself protected.

Is there a difference between being efficient and being effective?

Drake Baer asks, "What can we do today to help out our future selves in 2019?

"Have you ever felt like you're talking, but nobody is listening?

"I’ve written hundreds of posts since beginning this blog.

Jeff Haden has his opinion and his list.

Ben Bajarin (photo, left) covers the topic at Time.

"Rather than risk your professional reputation (and dread your to-do list), take charge.

"Brands are trying their hardest to rewire the way you speak--renaming products, what we call ourselves at work, and even how we think about ourselves as customers.

According to Natalie Burg (photo, left), "Business doesn’t happen face to face as often as some would like.

"If you get decent value from making to-do lists, you'll get huge returns — in productivity, in improved relationships, and in your personal well-being — from adding these items to your not to-do list: Every day, make these commitments to yourself.

"You make goals… but then you procrastinate," begins Eric Barker in a piece at BusinessInsider.

According to Matt Johnston, "We're always negotiating both at work and at home.

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"If you've ever listened to yourself speak in a voicemail or video, you've probably wondered aloud "is that what I really sound like?

"In today's fast-paced world, we don't want to waste any more time than necessary," writes Maggie Zhang.

"Relationships are the lifeblood of any business, and the ability to connect effectively with your employees, investors, vendors, customers, and others in your community and industry — the really important people in your business — can open up many doors for you and your company" says Peter Economy (photo, left), in a piece at Inc.

"Several years ago, I was invited to give my first public speech, and I made the mistake of saying yes," writes Adam Grant (photo, left).

"Just two and a half years ago, Joshua Rinaldi (photo, left) would shake while giving a speech," writes Richard Feloni.

"We all want what we want, but it's always difficult to figure out how to get it," writes Matt Johnston in the introduction to his video on the topic of power words.

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