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Why every CEO can benefit from teaching their team how to negotiate Heidi Zak

Just because someone hands you a contract doesn’t mean they understand your business and what’s best for you in the long run. Read More

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Distillery hopping around America: 6 US distilleries you can visit Ladders Contributor

From rum to moonshine to bourbon, these distilleries offer tours with benefits … you get to try the product. Read More

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It’s not what you know, it’s how you think Zat Rana

Based on popular psychology literature, some thinkers have codified the way we form habits into a simple loop. Read More

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This is the best way you can become an expert LaRae Quy

We intentionally focus our attention on what is important in our lives and those areas we want to grow. Read More

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Reading can transform your health, wealth, and productivity. Read More

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The simple decision-making strategy we’re borrowing from Bozoma Saint John Ladders Contributor

Sometimes the answer is clear: “This new job will offer me a higher salary and a better schedule for my lifestyle, I’m taking it.” … Read More

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Here’s how feedback is actually hurting your team Kayla Heisler via Fairygodboss

Instead of calling employees out the things they do incorrectly, bring awareness to positive results. When someone has a good outcome, call attention to it. Read More

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How to save on everyday fees and charges Emilie Aries

After making some big boss moves last year (hello, real estate purchase numero dos!), we wanted to get back on track with savings plans and paying off credit card debt that we’d accumulated. Read More

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9 executive presence practices that arm you against ageism at work Mary Lee Gannon

But age discrimination in hiring has the potential to thwart all these reforms. Read More

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The 12 best people to pick as job references

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I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.