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What ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’ can teach you about your work life Ladders Contributor

The series is a wonderful glimpse into the lives of the most innovative and hilarious minds of our time (along with a look at some truly lovely old cars). Read More

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Lessons from Bradley Cooper in empowering people Ladders Contributor

I saw “A Star Is Born” on opening weekend and, despite my outlandish expectations, it was one of the best movie experiences I’ve had in years. But that doesn’t mean I planned to write about it. However, reading and watching the discussion around the film has revealed to me surprising details that matter for leaders … Read More

Office Life

This is how many of your coworkers are judging you for your music preferences Meredith Lepore

Cloud Cover Music surveyed 1,005 employees about workplace music’s effect on their productivity, as well as what their coworkers thought of their choices. Read More

Productivity

Career lessons from TV’s reboot season Rachel Weingarten

The TV landscape (like the workplace) is shifting – however slowly – to include women that are smart, fierce and talented in leading roles. Read More

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How a video game’s ‘flow’ can help you let go of worries Monica Torres

Worriers can use “flow” —a state of mind where we disengage from the world with an engrossing task— to pass the time while awaiting uncertain news. Read More

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These are the 10 most boring states in America for 2018 Chris Kolmar

Parties on the beach. Bars open all night. Something to do every second of the day. You’ll find none of those things in the states we are talking about today — the most boring states in America. These are the states where your grandpa will fit right in talking about how life used to be … Read More

Office Life

How a golf lesson revealed more about my personality than I could ever know Meredith Lepore

As 20th century sports writer Grantland Rice once wrote, “Eighteen holes of match or medal play will teach you more about your foe than will 18 years of dealing with him across a desk.” … Read More

Office Life

5 shows to help you through your fall ‘Scandal’ withdrawal Ladders Contributor

Here are five shows (all conveniently available on Netflix) to help curb your Scandal cravings this fall that you can watch right now. Read More

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8 podcasts that will totally inspire your career (and make your commute bearable)Meredith Lepore

You will laugh, you will cry and you will be equipped to go in and ask for a raise or maybe start your own business. Read More

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7 things you should never ask your boss

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