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Just being near your phone affects your brain in a crazy way Alena Hall

The study found that as long as your phone is within reach, your cognitive capacity is reduced. Almost 800 smartphone users underwent experiments … Read More

Voices from an age of uncertain work – Americans miss stability and a shared sense of purpose in their jobs David L. Blustein

Along with wages that have barely budged for most Americans in decades, this is creating serious stress for today’s workers. Read More

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How to create the career you want — advice from 5 founders who’ve done exactly that Minutes Editors

Perhaps most consequentially, however, I didn’t conceive of a “career” as a thing one could purposefully construct, the way you might build a pyramid. Read More

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Collective leadership is the best way to win Gustavo Razzetti

Having a limited talent pool of leaders is part of the problem. But the root cause is more profound. The way companies approach leadership is wrong. Read More

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7 things to consider before getting a pet in your 20s Lucinda Starr

You have a growing list of pet names saved to your phone’s Notes app. You’ve already scouted out your local breeders. Sound all too familiar? … Read More

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Switzerland’s city of lights Wibke Carter

The fascination with charming Lucerne is centuries old. The name goes back to a miracle which is said to have happened here. Read More

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The 7 most underwhelming European tourist attractions Dana Samuel

Don’t get me wrong, pretty much every single one of the “must-do” European tourist attractions I’ve been to was amazing, but they’re over-hyped. Read More

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Your accomplishments don’t matter Zat Rana

It’s not about the importance of our contributions, but an ongoing process in the universe. Death, identity, and accomplishments are not relevant. Read More

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The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

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.