Communication

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Communication influences everything from the quality of your relationships to your ability to convince other people to align their actions with your goals. Read More

Advice

Here's why you should stop looking for a mentor Ozan Varol

Will you be my mentor? This question makes me cringe. It’s just that when someone asks me to be their mentor, I don’t know what I’m signing up for. Read More

Latest News

How your partner's career suffers when you receive a rude email Monica Torres

Getting a rude email at work is not just going to ruin your day — it’s also going to ruin your partner’s day (and work) later on. Read More

Office Life

Stop stressing over asking dumb questions at work Jane Burnett

It’s easy to feel insecure when you have a whole lot of trouble asking questions at work, but you don’t have to. Here’s what to do instead. Read More

How To

The secret to a good meeting: The meeting before the meeting Jo Miller

When it comes to giving persuasive presentations to senior executives, never underestimate what you can accomplish in the meeting before the meeting. Read More

Advice

10 things you should never say when making a presentation Ladders Contributor

There are many elements to a great presentation, but being effective means avoiding missteps. I’ve compiled ten things you should never do when making a presentation. To be clear — this is not an effort to police tone, but to strengthen our ability to get our message across and build professional credibility. Read More

Advice

At the intersection of food, influence, and leadership Kirstin Lynde

For many of us, it was a rude awakening to become the leader and we learned that true “power” and influence doesn’t come on a silver platter. Read More

Advice

5 of the best keyboard shortcuts you probably aren't using Jenna Berman

It’s safe to say you probably abide by the basics, but there are numerous keyboard shortcuts you’re probably missing out on. (Seriously, there’s so much more to the world of life-changing shortcuts than Command + F.) … Read More

Advice

How to negotiate with someone who is clearly a better negotiator Praveen Tipirneni

Some see negotiating as a game of wits. A mental match between the two sides. The reality is, there are things that are equally important — if not more so. Read More

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