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The one thing I wish I had known at 22 that would have changed my life Ladders Contributor

In thinking back to my younger self, as I was just graduating from Boston University as an English Literature major, I can say with complete certainty that, while there were some very important things I did know, there was one essential, life-changing fact I didn’t. And because of my lack of understanding of this fact, I suffered, floundered and wasted 18 years in a professional life that made me sad, sick and searching desperately for life purpose and meaning. Read More

Study: Men with strong handshakes more likely to be married Meredith Lepore

We all know having a firm handshake (but not too firm) is an essential body language component in business. But according to a new study it could also determine whether a man is marriage material or not. Read More

5 things women leaders should stop doing. TODAY.Ladders Contributor

If you desire to be your best professional self and make the difference only you can make, here are five things you should stop doing. Today. Read More

The US is stingier with childcare and maternity leave than the rest of the world Ladders Contributor

America’s lack of parental leave and childcare may explain why the U.S. is no longer a leader in women’s workforce participation. Read More

This is exact time the average American first curses each day Jane Burnett

OnePoll surveyed 2,000 Americans and found that cursing is the main way people show “frustration,” at 63%, followed by “yelling” at 49% and “crying” at 39%. People turn to music for stress relief most often at 50%. Read More

The employees at this company aren't allowed to wear shoes Monica Torres

What the startup, Gusto, actually does — helping businesses with human resource management tools — is less interesting than its unusual office policy … no-shoes allowed! … Read More

8 executives share the best career advice they received from mom Lindsay Tigar

Even if your mom doesn’t work in the same industry you selected for yourself, her smart — and carefully-selected — words make a difference in your professional decisions and progression. Especially for these executives, having their mother in their corner ensured their success and amped their confidence. Read More

Everything I learned about leadership I learned from my mother Ladders Contributor

To my mom and all the mothers out there, Happy Mother’s Day. Perhaps without even knowing it, you teach leadership better than anyone else in the world! … Read More

Getting over the guilt of doing it all Ladders Contributor

Seeing so many other women multitask gives a roadmap for how to successfully approach work responsibilities with a significant other and family responsibilities. Read More

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7 things you should never ask your boss

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