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5 inspiring books on the topic of racism to read during this time Ladders Deals

If you’re ready to better educate yourself on racial injustice, here are seven books that will open your eyes and change the way you view racism in America. Read More

How To

A complete guide to how to talk about racism at work right now Lindsay Tigar

Black professionals may also be afraid to put their employment at risk to address racism head-on. Here, inspiring—and powerful—Black leaders shed insight and guide how to talk about racism at work, right now. And more importantly: why the discussions need to start and continue ASAP: … Read More

Advice

5 books you should read right now to educate yourself about racism Kyle Schnitzer

Ladders asked Jennifer Gomez, the co-founder and CMO of oneKIN, an online marketplace that focuses on independent retailers of color, for book recommendations on racism in order to self-reflect and educate. Read More

Productivity

5 books about resilience that will let you see a future beyond this pandemic Ladders Deals

Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best books about resilience—these will ensure you hold onto hope and let you see a future beyond this pandemic, no matter what you might be feeling right now. Read More

Personal Finance

8 ways you can become a little bit richer now according to Mark Cuban Jonah Malin

Here are eight pieces of advice from Mark Cuban to help you get a little bit richer right now, and hopefully make perennial adjustments for a wealthier future. Read More

Advice

20 books you should read right now Lindsay Tigar

From business best-sellers to inspiring novels, here are 20 recommended page-turners from leaders. Read More

Health

This company founder says this is the simple key to being a leader during this insane time Meredith Lepore

one company leader who has never been shy about her own struggles with mental health is Jen Gotch, Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of the 10-year-old lifestyle brand Ban.do and author of the new book, The Upside of Being Down: How Mental Health Struggles Led to My Greatest Successes in Work and Life. Read More

Advice

5 perfect books to read while you are quarantined Meredith Lepore

There are two types of people during quarantine: those who binge-watch their favorite series and do the least work possible, and those who read. Read More

How To

5 books that will make you happier and more productive Christopher D. Connors

I’ve handpicked five of the best books I’ve ever read. These are all available on Amazon. I hope they change your life in the same way they have mine. Read More

Must Reads

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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.