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Winfrey has had a lifetime to build her wisdom. As a daytime talk show host, Winfrey became a pioneer in making a career out of giving confessional advice. Here’s a roundup of her best career lessons. Read More

Office Life

7 fool-proof ways to stay positive in a toxic workplace Ladders Contributor

There’s a lot we need to do as a culture to improve the workplace, and while generally speaking the workplace at large is moving in a more empathetic, positive direction, toxic environments still exist. So what can you do to remain positive if you find yourself in this type of situation? … Read More

Office Life

Study: This is why negative feedback backfires Monica Torres

New research finds that when workers hear criticism, they rarely take it to heart. Instead, they seek out people who will tell them they’re great. Here’s how to do better. Read More

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Seven things deeply intuitive people do differently Travis Bradberry

If you want to make better decisions in life, you’d do well to brush up on your intuition skills. Learn from those who have the habit. Read More

Productivity

4 things that will make you more motivated, happy and creative at work Eric Barker

Nothing is more motivating than progress in meaningful work and nothing more taxing than setbacks. Here’s how to do it better. Read More

Productivity

5 ways to beat the winter blues in your office Lindsay Tigar

Many people suffer from seasonal depression, especially where days become shorter and temperatures drop below freezing. Here’s how to beat the winter blues. Read More

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This brain hack will help you attract good luck Ladders Contributor

CEOs, professional athletes, professors, and more are using this method to reach a state of ‘flow consciousness.’ Here’s what it is and how to get there. Read More

Productivity

The 8 proven secrets of how to be productive without being miserable Eric Barker

You can be more productive without turning into a robot. Here are the 8 secrets to get you there. Read More

Productivity

The guide to tying up professional loose ends by the end of 2017 Jane Burnett

As the end of the year nears, you might spend some time over the holidays thinking about what you want to do for your career in the next 12 months. Read More

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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.