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Before writing the first chapter of Harry Potter, J. K. Rowling planned for seven years at Hogwarts. As a result, Harry Potter is one of the most read books of all-time. Before creating the first Stars Wars movie in the 1970s, George Lucas planned for at least six films and started at episode four, rather … Read More

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The art of not taking offense Steve McKee

Miscommunication is a bane of business. A leader must never let it gain the upper hand. It’s easy to take offense and allow resentment to take root. Read More

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This is why you need to slow down John P. Weiss

Sheriff’s deputies in my county recently responded to a call of a distraught, mentally ill woman screaming in her house. The woman was known to local law enforcement and lived alone. When the deputies knocked on her front door, she greeted them with a knife in her hands. Police officers and deputies often have only … Read More

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Here’s why you’re never too old to make new friends Caroline Zielinski

Increased responsibilities and changing circumstances can make it difficult to keep up with friends, but that’s no reason to give up entirely. Read More

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Is salary transparency good for your company?Gustavo Razzetti

A peer-to-peer review system or a compensation committee regulates the overall dynamic. People make smarter decisions when they have autonomy. Read More

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Weight Watchers CEO Mindy Grossman on transforming a business and setting a purpose filter Jennifer Fabiano

Ladders was at the 2019 The Riveter Summit conference to hear how Weight Watchers CEO Mindy Grossman tackles company transformations. Read More

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Word choice can make a big difference in resumes and cover letters Biospace Editors

Job seekers looking to build their resumes often make the mistake of using the job descriptions they were given of their current and past jobs. Read More

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3 signs that it’s time to take something off of your resume Michele Lando

It’s important to consider the question of when is it time to take something off of your resume. If it doesn’t serve a purpose, it’s time to take it off. Read More

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How to be an expert: 8 proven secrets to superior skill Eric Barker

People who deliberately exercise their “signature strengths” — talents that set them apart — on a daily basis became significantly happier for months. Read More

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