Communication

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A new survey that looked at the communication behaviors of 2,000 U.S. workers, exposes the words that are so overused they have lost meaning in the workplace. Read More

The Future of Work

10 things you need to know if you're moving abroad Charlotte Giver

Moving your whole life from one country to another can truly be an exciting part of your life but also a stressful time, so you want to make sure you have everything in order before you settle down in the new country. If you ask us, this is is imperative if you want to start on the right foot. Read More

Office Life

On meeting new people, following up, and being teachable Danny Rubin

Here’s a powerful networking truth: Everyone you ever meet matters. No matter when someone crosses your path, you never know when they might come back around. Read More

Office Life

38 lessons that will help you write a good business email Ladders Contributor

I had to write emails every day for 4 years in a high-pressured sales environment. During that time I screwed up a lot. Eventually, with lots of trial and error, as well as real-time feedback, I got better. Read More

Productivity

4 books that will are essential to learn leadership and management Praveen Tipirneni

I recommend the following books as a starting point for anyone who wants to dive deep into the projects. They are based on four of the most significant management projects in U.S. history: the Apollo program, the Manhattan Project, the Panama Canal, and the Transcontinental Railroad. Read More

Office Life

Why fake it 'til you make it doesn't always work Sami Allen

We’ve all heard the advice, “Fake it till you make it.” Whether it came up in that college presentation, during your first interview or when your boss asked if you were up for a challenging project, we bet you’ve said, “No problem!” more often than, “Actually, I have no experience in that.” … Read More

Productivity

This infographic explains the Art & Science of Networking Ladders

There were probably business cards flying everywhere, and even some people may have seemed to be in a contest to see how many business cards they could hand out without even talking to anyone. Unfortunately, that’s not networking at all, and if that’s how you are doing it you are wasting your time. Read More

Interview Tips

5 things to include in a killer, post-interview thank you (template included)Lauren McGoodwin

Sending a post-interview thank you note can really set you apart from other candidates because it signals your continued interest and solidifies a positive impression with the interviewer. Do not underestimate the follow-up! I’ve actually had hiring managers tell me to wait to schedule a second interview until we receive a thank-you note. Yup, it’s that important. Read More

Office Life

Body language that tells your team how you really feel Carol Kinsey Goman

Do you know that your team is constantly evaluating your emotions through cues in your body language — and that they can do so in a fraction of a second? … Read More

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