Doing the Wrong Hand Grab: The Art of Failing Forward

Chapter 6: When in Doubt, Just Fake it

In this installment of "Mistake Six", we explore the art of faking it until you make it. When in doubt, just pretend you know what you're doing and hope no one notices.

Here's an example of how to fake it:

• Act confident. Walk into a room like you own the place.
• Use big words. Say "synergy" and "disrupt" as often as possible.
• Make eye contact. Avoid eye contact. Repeat.

And if all else fails, just blame it on the intern.

Read on for more faking techniques. Share your most epic faking fail on our forum.