Communication

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One way of presenting constructive feedback, the sandwich method, requires a manager to put the advice between two compliments. Read More

How To

6 strategies for managing a professional crisis Ladders Contributor

Using weak words or phrases such as ‘maybe’ and ‘just’ strip your authority and make you seem powerless. Read More

How To

Here’s how you can turn your small talk on a plane into a new career Ladders Contributor

As a fresh university graduate, moving to London to begin my career in an unknown position and industry required a great deal of self-confidence. Read More

Advice

The 5 components of an effective apology Annamarie Higley

Of course, for any apology to prove effective, the apologizer must be genuinely sorry for their words or actions. Read More

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18 freelance experts to follow on Twitter Jennifer Parris

One expert offers news on freelancing, including ideas on how to land better clients, create a steadier source of income, and get paid what you deserve. Read More

Office Life

5 ways to better handle a ‘see-saw’ narcissist at work Erica Lamberg

When the narcissist feels good, they’re likely to hold you in high regard to others, but, the minute they start feeling bad, they won’t hesitate to put you down … Read More

Advice

The good side of behaving badly Heleo Editors

J. Stuart Ablon discusses the big ideas behind his most recent book, the Next Big Idea Club Summer Finalist, ‘Changeable.’ … Read More

Advice

5 ways the incredibly well-connected build social capital Ursula Lauriston

You can also consider it a mark of your own achievement and mature social capital when you give back in the form of mentorship. Read More

Office Life

10 more of the most offensive things said at work Annamarie Houlis via Fairygodboss

To give you some insight, here are phrases people commonly throw around at the office – and what you can say instead. Read More

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