In a 1954 New Yorker essay “Howtoism,” writer and critic Dwight Macdonald states that authors of how-to books are to other authors as frogs are to mammals, and encourages people to read other genres.

After we all sat down, the organizer said, “Let’s take a moment and go around the room and have everyone introduce themselves.” Then came the kicker. “And while you’re at it,” he said, “take a few ...

I frequently get this question from my coaching clients, “Can you please help me with my self-introduction? I don’t know what to say about myself.” According to my recent research, less than 20 ...