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5 signs you have a toxic boss Betches Lifestyle Staff

As someone who has had experience with more than one veritable nightmare of a human being challenging boss, I can personally attest to how all-consuming such a negative experience can be. Because I’m such a selfless person, I’ve come up with a list of common toxic boss traits as well as strategies to survive these monsters while deciding on next steps. Read More

The Future of Work

11 characteristics of a quality mentor Heidi Cope

Mentors are respected leaders in companies who have a genuine interest in helping new recruits or struggling workers become the best employees they can. Read More

Advice

Nexthink CEO Pedro Bados on expanding to the United States and remote work Jennifer Fabiano

Ladders spoke with Nexthink CEO Pedro Bados about the company’s expansion to the United States and how the culture varies from other tech companies. Read More

Advice

SoFi CEO Anthony Noto on the company’s new culture and why he’s in the fintech industry Jennifer Fabiano

Ladders spoke with SoFi CEO Anthony Noto to find out more about this new company culture and the most important lessons from his past company leaders. Read More

Advice

Weight Watchers CEO Mindy Grossman on transforming a business and setting a purpose filter Jennifer Fabiano

Ladders was at the 2019 The Riveter Summit conference to hear how Weight Watchers CEO Mindy Grossman tackles company transformations. Read More

Advice

Pennoni CEO Dave DeLizza on climbing up the ladder and the importance of mentorship Jennifer Fabiano

Ladders spoke with Pennoni CEO Dave DeLizza to hear why mentorship is so important and his surprisingly intuitive advice for climbing up the ladder. Read More

Advice

Brookdale CEO Lucinda Baier on setting a vision and improving retention rates Jennifer Fabiano

Ladders spoke with Brookdale CEO Lucinda Bier to hear how her company is working to enrich the lives of seniors and improve its employee retention rate. Read More

Advice

Absolute Software CEO Christy Wyatt on the most important trait in an employee Jennifer Fabiano

Ladders spoke with Absolute Software CEO Christy Wyatt to hear the most important trait for employees to possess and the most difficult aspect of her role. Read More

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8 ways your boss is probably using the weekend to get ahead Taylor Tobin via Fairygodboss

For workers in leadership positions, weekend habits can provide an excellent springboard for a smooth and effective work week. Read More

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