Communication

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8 tips on how to talk about yourself without sounding arrogant Linda Le Phan

Breaking down the do’s and don’ts for how to properly “humble brag” … Tips to talk about yourself without sounding arrogant. Read More

Advice

How to be taken seriously at work Charlotte Giver

Being taken seriously at work takes time and trust. The earlier you can prove yourself, the sooner you’ll be able to perform to your best ability. Read More

How To

How leaders should write a 'long-term vision' email Danny Rubin

When you write a “big idea” or long-term planning email, the danger is to write too much. If your employees open an email and are smacked right away with 14 giant paragraphs that scroll and scroll, they will recoil and dread the 30 minutes they need to spend sifting through your manifesto. Read More

Advice

Is there a good way to say 'no' to your boss Madeline Mann

I struggled with saying no to my boss and coworkers, until I started using these 5 approaches that allowed me to say “no” without sounding rude or lazy. Read More

How To

This is why it is so hard to delegate (and how to fix it)Praveen Tipirneni

Every good leader has to learn the art of delegation. The secret? Delegation is only tough when you haven’t hired the right people. If your team excels at their jobs, then all you have to do is choose the best person to make the decisions for each task. Read More

Job Search

From campus to career: 5 tips to stand out during the job search Holly Caplan

Regardless of all of the wonderful advice you will hear about resume content, what to wear, and interview questions, there are other components of interviewing that can set you apart: … Read More

Interview Tips

The 4 words far too many people forget to say in interviews Ladders Contributor

Surprisingly enough, in between reciting our three strengths and weaknesses and phrasing our salary expectations in a favorable way, many people are forgetting to say “I want this job.” … Read More

Office Life

3 ways to look at a potential employee’s level of empathy Ladders Contributor

These skills are not only important in social relationships, but can greatly affect a person’s career success, including their ability to handle difficult work situations effectively, and to help keep people engaged and motivated around them. Read More

Office Life

5 tips for when you dread a difficult conversation with an employee Mary Lee Gannon

Remind them, it’s not personal. Read More

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7 things you should never ask your boss

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