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Why are some managers ineffective?Ladders Contributor

These are some of the top bad manager traits. Read More

This is what the best teams and families all do: 3 rituals from research Eric Barker

There are three key elements the best teams and families all have in common that boost trust, cooperation, motivation and overall performance. And they’re going to surprise you. Read More

I failed my training exams: What do I do now?Ladders Contributor

This is going to be a game-changer in your career. Read More

Here's how to deal with Daylight Saving Time starting— and what to look forward to Jane Burnett

It’s easy to have a love-hate relationship with Daylight Saving Time starting. On the one hand, you have to set your clock an hour ahead, losing precious time to sleep in, but on the other, it gets a lot easier to tell that spring will have sprung pretty soon because of the sunshine. A permanent … Read More

Survey: When women get promoted to the top job, they double their chances of a divorce Monica Torres

A woman’s professional success may come at the cost of her marriage. When women got promoted to the top job in their field, it doubled their chances of a divorce. The same was not true for men being promoted. Read More

How to focus when your mind is somewhere else Jane Burnett

Ever find yourself in a situation where you get to work after a crazy morning, and just can’t seem to snap out of your brain fog? Here are a few tips on how to focus when your mind is somewhere else. Read More

This is why you need to step outside at work Monica Torres

When the busy workday gets to be too much, some of us go outside for a much-needed breather to go look at the nature surrounding us. Something about looking at the green world outside of our cubicles refreshes us. Now, there’s new science to back up why nature walks help us reset and feel good … Read More

Three female CEOs on what makes them tick Jane Burnett

This week, fashion label Theory hosted a women’s leadership event in New York City for Women’s History Month as part of its “Be Heard” series. The discussion was a lively mix of the women’s career journeys and their views on entrepreneurship, leadership and being a woman in business today. Read More

How to speak up and advocate for your accomplishments at work Jane Burnett

Being an introvert in the office can be hard. They have a lot to offer at work, but sometimes have a difficult time speaking up to show it. Here’s how to advocate for your accomplishments and skills when you’re not the most outgoing employee in the office. 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.