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How to respectfully use gender neutral pronouns in the office Monica Torres

In the office, you may encounter new gender identities and expressions that do not fit into the boxes of “she” and “he.” … Read More

3 mindful steps to connect with your employees, loved ones, and clients Mary Lee Gannon

So how do we connect with employees and customers so they feel we care about their careers, their business, and their future? … Read More

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When to play office politics Cheryl Grace

Office politics. Most people will tell you to steer clear of it, but I’m here to tell you that to win, you’ve GOT to play. Read More

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5 ways body language impacts leadership results Carol Kinsey Goman

Use of personal space, physical gestures, posture, facial expressions, and eye contact can enhance, support, weaken, or even sabotage leadership impact. Read More

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Stop worrying about your first impression Gustavo Razzetti

I know, people are judgmental and first impressions are hard to change according to research. But that’s just one side of the story. Read More

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Here’s what a career sponsor is, and why you might want one Greg Katz

Even the best mentor may not help you get that promotion you’ve been dying for or a plum job at a different company. For that kind of help, you need someone else. You need a sponsor. Read More

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4 sneaky ways to brand yourself at work Rachel Weingarten

If you’ve been watching Yellowstone, Kevin Costner’s new western on the Paramount network, you’ll have noticed that anyone deeply connected to his mega-ranch has a disturbingly similar feature. (SPOILER ALERT) Both the cattle and some of the formerly dastardly criminals turned loyal cowboys are literally physically branded with the ranch markings. Ouch. It shouldn’t have … Read More

The Future of Work

Influencing without authority—Using your 6 sources of influence Jo Miller

So while positional influence is something to aspire to, until you have it, remember that there are many other useful forms of influence that you could be taking greater advantage of. Read More

Advice

10 ways to make your direct reports more efficient Ladders Contributor

Most managers have likely never been coached for inefficiency, which makes it difficult when they encounter the situation in their direct reports. Read More

Must Reads

What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.