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When it's out of your control, trust the coping strategy of a master Mary Lee Gannon

When we look outside ourselves for acceptance and don’t find it we reach for a lever of hope. Here is how to deal when they are out of your control. Read More

3 ways to apply what you learned at a conference to your career Jane Burnett

You should aim to keep the momentum going — here are three ways to apply what you learned at a conference to your career. Read More

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The rules of effectiveness Zat Rana

In reality, it takes more than just reading and knowing to become effective. Effectiveness is about control over your time and your impact. Read More

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How to survive your creative despondency John P. Weiss

Don’t panic. You’re not alone. Creative people run out of gas all the time, but eventually fill up their tanks again. You can too. Read More

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14 strategies to accelerate your personal growth by 1,000%Benjamin P. Hardy

There are clear inflection points in the personal growth patterns of people who excel at the highest levels. It’s never linear. Read More

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Leaders: Stop speaking with the royal 'you'Danny Rubin

My “royal you” assessment: When we are asked to talk about ourselves, we feel funny using “I” because it feels like bragging or speaking out of turn. Read More

Personal Finance

3 essential steps to turn a passion project into a business Ladders Contributor

Over 5 months, I’ve sold nearly $50,000 in products related to my niche, and I’d like to share the steps I took to turn my passion project into a business. Read More

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3 steps you can't afford to miss when determining how much you 'should' be making Ladders Contributor

Start closing the gap by negotiating your own salary or freelance rates to ensure you’re standing up for what you are worth. Read More

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5 tips to help transform your life in 2 years Andrew Ferebee

Most people ask how they can change their lives in a week, month, or year. Unfortunately, real change takes time. Most agree the sweet spot is 18–24 months. 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.