You know the type: No matter what you say, he always manages to turn the conversation back to him. Been on a vacation? So has he. Bought a boat? He has a bigger one. Got a raise? He did too. Regardless of the topic, he always finds a way to turn the spotlight back to himself. He’s not a pleasant person to be around—but have you ever been that person? In “That Reminds Me of Me,” the Guys describe 5 conscious and unconscious ways we all use to steal the show and turn the spotlight back to us.

Why does our wired world seem so sadly disconnected? The average office worker now receives 121 emails every weekday, and 22 billion text messages are traded worldwide every day. In a world where information flows like water, why is it harder than ever to experience true connection with another human being? In “Finding Connection in a Disconnected World,” the Guys give 5 helpful suggestions for finding fulfillment by making deeper and more meaningful connections.

Can the COO be your BFF? Is it possible to be both a boss and a friend? Today’s companies often encourage an informal atmosphere and close camaraderie on the job. But that friend you’re chatting with might also be your boss—or you could be hers. Friend, colleague, supervisor, boss; how do you juggle all the different roles you have to play? Today’s Communication Guys podcast is “Are You My Friend or My Boss?” where the Guys give 5 practical tips for maintaining the delicate balance between authority and friendship where you work.

Do you work in sales? Master salesman Doug Traxler says you do, whether you know it or not, because everyone has an idea to pitch, a cause to promote, or a product that needs to be moved. Regardless of our specific jobs, we all need to learn to persuade other people to think, feel, or act in a different way. In today’s Communication Guys interview, “Communicating to Sell,” Doug Traxler reveals the communication secrets of today’s most successful salespeople.