You should feel confident enough to speak your mind without apologies, needing to justify your position or soften your speech with qualifying words, Okta executive Krista Anderson-Copperman says. Know your strengths and be prepared to confidently defend your point of view, Intel's Paula Tolliver advises.

Free yourself from any limiting beliefs that you impose on yourself to realize your full potential, and view your current situation as an opportunity instead of a challenge, curlBox CEO Myleik Teele said at the Summit21 conference. Don't expect success to come overnight, Sarah Jakes Roberts adds; and don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and take risks, recommends AARP's Jacqueline Baker.

US District Judge James Robart has told an attorney for Microsoft engineers who filed a gender-discrimination lawsuit against the company that their contention that Microsoft lacks uniformity in pay and promotions might "drive a wooden stake" through their case, in which they seek class-action status. The Supreme Court stated in 2011 that plaintiffs pursuing class status must prove widespread similar experiences or a corporate policy or action had adversely affected them.

Stick to a simple design and classic format, and draw on the results you delivered when outlining your experience, advises professional resume writer Dawn Rasmussen. Show all the jobs you've had to highlight your range of skills and include relevant keywords.

Determine your potential new boss' management style while in the interview stage and ask about a company's team culture, Alyse Kalish writes. Question how feedback is given and how the staff is evaluated to see if the management style suits you.

Don't waste time in front of a screen if you don't need to, Blake Snow writes, and consider writing in a journal to avoid feeling worn out. Agree to attend only events that interest you and make time for leisure.

CarbonCure has a system for capturing carbon emissions in concrete, sequestering the trapped carbon dioxide permanently. The CO2 makes concrete stronger, allowing concrete producers to use less cement, says Christie Gamble of CarbonCure, a startup based in Canada.