Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lucy Paulise is executive coach and author of Timebox, based in Texas. Asking for a promotion is a pivotal moment in any career, ...

What you’ve heard about asking for a raise is all wrong. But the timing has never been better for you to ask for what you deserve. Remember, do the job, get the job. Be the person that makes the ...

It’s hard to say no when someone asks you for a favor. My previous post explained why that is and how to assertively stand your ground to protect your time, money, and self-respect. But it can also be ...

Chances are, you’ll have spotted a poster in the toilet of your local pub or in a nightclub encouraging you to ‘Ask for Angela’ at the bar, if you’re on a date or in a situation that’s making you feel ...

Some people seem to glide through life without ever asking for help. They handle their responsibilities, put on a brave face, and rarely let anyone see them struggle. From the outside, it looks like ...

Jessica was overwhelmed and didn’t know what to do. She is a generous person by nature who had volunteered, as she often does, to help a stressed-out colleague. . . . But what started out as a simple ...

Asking for help implies a need, which, in turn, implies a vulnerability. Often, conflict occurs in relationships when one partner expects and feels entitled to the other anticipating their needs. When ...

There are countless books on how to become powerful and influence others. But Vanessa Bohns, author of You Have More Influence Than You Think, isn't interested in how to acquire more power. Instead, ...

Asking for a credit limit increase can be necessary when times are tough and your credit limit doesn't fit your increased spending habits. Many Americans are facing financial hardship due to the ...