Leveling Up

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3 reasons you made a lousy impression – and how to make sure it doesn't happen again Carol Kinsey Goman

You were dressed for success, rehearsed and ready to wow them. So what went wrong? Chances are you got off to a bad start — and maybe that less-than-positive impression began before you said a word. Here are three small mistakes that might have had big (and negative) consequences: … Read More

8 successful people on the biggest lessons they've learned Richard Feloni

Guests on Business Insider’s podcast “Success! How I Did It” run everything from Vimeo to Planned Parenthood to NASA, and consider these lessons hugely important. Read More

Office Life

Bored with your job? Don’t quit! Tips for overcoming underwhelm Ladders Contributor

Remember that you were hired because of your talents and abilities. Just because you’re feeling underwhelmed doesn’t change that. Always carry yourself with regality and confidence — like the lion, no matter how much you may feel like a goat. Read More

How To

4 ways to help you make hard choices in both work and life Jane Burnett

Life isn’t always black or white — things happen, people change and sometimes you have to make difficult choices. Here’s what to keep in mind. Read More

Office Life

Do you have what it takes to become a superboss?Heleo Editors

Business thinker Sydney Finkelstein speaks with David Burkus about the surprising traits of a superboss — and what they have to do with Saturday Night Live. Read More

Advice

7 things I wish my current self learned when I was younger Nelson Wang

I wish I learned these a long time ago. It would have helped me get on the path to a happier and healthier life. But, remember that it’s never too late to make a difference. So go out there and make it happen! … Read More

How To

Why do smart people do stupid things?Mayo Oshin

Why do smart people make stupid decisions and how can it be avoided? Learn the science of how to avoid poor decision making. Read More

Productivity

This is how to make close friends: 4 surprising secrets from research Eric Barker

In many cases, we make mistakes that prevent us from really connecting with others and end up with lukewarm friendships but no idea how to deepen them. Time to fix that. Read More

Productivity

How to lead with influence instead of authority Ladders Contributor

It is important to understand that leadership is not about title, level, or office. Equally important to mention is that the best of leaders are even better followers. Read More

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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.

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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.