Be Better Guys

Ever hear that saying, “Holding a grudge is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die”? It’s harsh, but spot-on. Harboring resentment, no matter at whom it’s aimed, simply drains your own emotional reserves. “A lot of times a grudge is one-sided,” says Jordan Harbinger, a relationship expert and talk show host on...

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Yes, it’s the end of cold and flu season, but sick people are still out there. Do you shake hands with them, in a business setting? BBG has an answer for you.

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Robert, from Washington, D.C., approached us (well, actually, he approached David directly at the gym...odd, yes, we know) and said, and I quote: "Hey, man, I need some advice because there's this girl I have a major thing for and there's a new year's party in a few weeks and she's going and I'm going and I haven't said hi to her and...

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Finally putting the boob tube to good use: Let it find you examples of how to be a better man.

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Most people I know, including myself, hate networking events.  It’s 400 people standing around, only half of whom actually know other people there and they’ve cliqued-off in the corner and are closed to any new entrants.  It’s a lot of warm Pepsi and even warmer crab cakes and artichoke dip.  It’s a whole bunch of people who, when they approach...

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So there you are, talking with a customer or a date, and you’re going on and on about whatever it is you’re talking about and making no note whatsoever that the person with whom you’re talking has his or her arms folded, is hunched over, is not making eye contact, and is generally fidgety.  You just keep on plowing ahead...

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Ever shaken someone’s hand and been like, “Aww, that was like squeezing a dead catfish!  All squishy and moist…foul!”  Or not known quite how to shake a woman’s hand?  Like do you do the full-on grip of life or do you just grab the front-half of her hand like she just asked you to hold her purse for the next...

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There was an Air Force General Officer I used to work with that taught me everything I ever needed to know about how to use your body to convey authority. He never actually taught me anything, at least not directly. Rather, he just carried himself in a way that, if you were observant, you could learn all there was...

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I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but nice clothes, good hair, and a regular workout routine can only take you so far. It’s sad, but it’s true. At some point, you’ll have to be able to get people to buy into you based on something other than how you look. This is where the art of charm...

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I say this with the utmost sincerity and kindness–you don't tip well. I know that it's not malicious, but it's still true. You're not alone; many folks don't tip. Why do guys get bent out of shape about "paying extra" for a service they already paid for?  Because they don't know what the tip covers. You feel like you're being...

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