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For those of us afflicted with seasonal allergies, springtime not only gifts us with rain showers and bright flowers but also with presents that we would rather return to sender. We may be walking around the office with itchy eyes, runny noses, and stuffy lungs that are distracting us from getting any work done. Read More

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5 tips to unlock your unlimited earning potential Sophia Anderson

If you want to unlock your unlimited earning potential, you have to make some bold steps. Just being good at your job is unfortunately not enough, you need the guts to make tough calls, like leaving your job and starting your own business or starting a side hustle. Let the following tips help you out! … Read More

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6 amazing ways to take credit for someone else's work Ladders Contributor

The path to corporate success is paved with hard work and dedication. But how can you blaze up that path without having to pave that road? Here are 6 amazing ways to take credit for someone else’s work. Read More

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Advice for entrepreneurs from 16 people who did it themselves Shana Lebowitz

Business advice from entrepreneurs, startup founders, and CEOs comes in handy. We asked 16 entrepreneurs to share some words of wisdom, based on lessons they’ve learned and mistakes they’ve made along the way. Read More

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How to land a meeting with an extremely busy person Emilie Aries

Often time, the most challenging part about networking meetings is getting them on the schedule! Here’s how to make it happen. Read More

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The dos and don'ts of executive presence when the pressure is on Mary Lee Gannon

When you are in that high-stakes meeting, sales presentation, interaction, or conflict your executive presence is both emotional and physiological. Your thoughts race and your heart rate escalates. People watch you. How do you execute when the pressure is on? … Read More

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How to spot a liar in the workplace Carol Kinsey Goman

Most workplace lies are discovered after the fact — after you’ve signed the faulty contract, hired the wrong person, or agreed to work on that career-limiting project. But wouldn’t it be a great professional advantage to spot liars in action, before the harm was done? … Read More

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This is how you can (politely) tell your coworker to stop chewing gum loudly Monica Torres

Offices are plagued with annoyingly noisy coworkers who chew gum too loudly, use their outdoor voice for indoor conversations, and keep you distracted from getting your actual work done. It’s an epidemic that strikes nearly all of us. Read More

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This is how you should sound when telling your boss 'no'Monica Torres

Telling your boss “no” is one of the most fraught conversations you can have as an employee navigating the choppy waters of office power dynamics. Read More

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