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This is the brilliant advice Jeff Bezos just gave on how to look at high standards | Ladders Jane Burnett

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos certainly doesn’t harbor many professional “regrets,” but in his most recent letter to company shareowners he illustrates another work principle that he takes very seriously—high standards. In addition to revealing that Amazon has more than 100 million Prime members worldwide, Bezos took a deep look at the power of applying high standards to every aspect of your work. Here are some takeaways from his letter. Read More

This is the personality type most annoyed by grammar mistakes | Ladders Ladders Contributor

If I see an ad for a vacation rental that says “Your going to Hollywood!” it really bugs me. But my collaborator, Robin Queen, a sociolinguist, who studies how language use varies across social groups, is not annoyed by those errors at all. So we did some research to find out what makes some people more sensitive to writing mistakes than others. Read More

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The quickest way to bounce back from failure Elise Sole

Sometimes a pity party can be useful. Read More

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Tony Robbins shares the secrets of his success Ladders Contributor

“What you get will never make you happy. Who you become, that will make you very happy or very sad.” … Read More

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How to (painlessly) reinvent yourself when life demands it Ladders Contributor

When you face a setback in your life, you have two choices. Read More

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I failed my training exams: What do I do now?Ladders Contributor

This is going to be a game-changer in your career. Read More

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How to avoid these 5 biggest career regrets Ladders Contributor

To ensure you don’t retire with feelings of rue, read the most common career regrets below and remember them during the daily grind — the gems of truth may pay off for you in the long run. Read More

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How to overcome failure in the office Jane Burnett

No one is immune to failure, but there are a few things you can do to pick up the pieces and move forward — whether you’re an employee or a manager. Here are a few things to keep in mind the next time it happens to you. Read More

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Why making mistakes is actually good for business Ladders Contributor

Failure, mistakes, mishaps — they all play a vital role in helping employees learn and grow. Here are 4 steps to changing office culture to embrace that growth potential. Read More

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

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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

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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.