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People who say these 5 phrases are seen as more emotionally intelligent than most Una Dabiero

Do you want to be more emotionally intelligent and aware in conversations? Start saying these 5 phrases — it will change everything. Read More

5 most common trap interview questions and how to get around them Kattie Thorndyke

To put your best foot forward when you meet your prospective new employer, we’ve got your back with the five most common trap questions and some suggested responses and workarounds. Read More

Productivity

The workflow tweak that can skyrocket your productivity Meredith Schneider

Prepare to skyrocket your productivity with this one simple, easy-to-implement workflow tweak. It’s so easy you’ll wish you’d thought of it sooner. Read More

The Future of Work

Clubhouse is now available on Android. Does it matter?Kyle Schnitzer

Clubhouse announced it will begin a test version of its app on Google’s Android in the US on Sunday, a big leap for a company that has seen its popularity plummet since early 2021. Read More

The Future of Work

The world’s top leaders swear by this communication guidebook Michael Dinich

Two of the top executive communications coaches take the reader on a journey of improvement that encompasses everything within the workplace and beyond. Read More

Advice

Use this Harvard-backed foolproof rule to boost your influence in any conversation Anouare Abdou

Do you want to boost your influence in any conversation you have? If you use this Harvard-backed, foolproof rule than you can. Read More

Advice

A psychological trick to evoke an interesting conversation Minarella

How is saying the wrong thing supposed to increase more conversation? The phenomenon is called “Cunningham’s Law,” and it is perceived to affect human behavior mid-discussion. Read More

Advice

5 questions to ask your boss if you’re thinking of quitting Anouare Abdou

Should you stay or should you go? Before deciding, it’s a good idea to go on a (subtle) information-gathering mission to determine whether quitting your job is the best decision for you. You’ve probably spoken to a trusted work friend or two about it — but picking the brain of your boss is the best … Read More

Advice

The ‘3-question rule’ makes you seem more genuine — and likable — at work, according to Harvard Una Dabiero via Fairygodboss

The key is to ask a meaningful question first and make sure the follow-up questions reflect careful listening, according to the study. Read More

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