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Being different beats being better Darius Foroux

I always thought that the best wins at anything. That might be true for sports. But not for life and business. Read More

A strategic approach to using personalized marketing messages Ladders Contributor

Creating a tailored, customized marketing program requires several layers. Read More

10 harsh lessons that will make you more successful Travis Bradberry

Successful people always learn from their mistakes, learn from triumphs, and are always changing themselves for the better. Read More

Don’t freak out about an emergency fund – just start Amrita Jayakumar via Nerdwallet

Financial experts often use the terms “irregular expenses” and “unplanned expenses.” An unplanned expense is something you don’t foresee, such as an illness or car repair. Irregular expenses are predictable costs that come up during the year — think of car registration fees or holiday season spending. Read More

6 tips for getting in shape when you’re depressed Jamie Wiebe

Getting to the gym while depressed? That’s asking a lot. But the experts aren’t wrong: a regular exercise routine does help with depression. Read More

Daylight-saving time is literally killing us Ladders Contributor

The reason that springing the clocks forward can kill us comes down to interrupted sleep schedules. Read More

The languages of appreciation: A tool for growing soft skills Paul White

People, both colleagues, direct reports and managers, want to be valued for the contributions they make. Read More

50 inspirational quotes to motivate you Travis Bradberry

Inspirational quote #22: Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. — Robert Louis Stevenson … Read More

6 unexpected lessons my children taught me about being a leader Ladders Contributor

One of our company mottos actually is, “Every day is a new day.” That’s the mentality we want our team to have.Kids live and breathe that motto. Read More

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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.