Leveling Up

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Why 'am I a success or a failure?' is the wrong question to ask Bob Sutton

It is best to travel through life with a focus on what you are learning and how to get a little wiser and better right now, rather than fretting or gloating over what you’ve done in the past (and seeing yourself as a winner or loser). Read More

8 signs you have reached the glass ceiling Mary Lee Gannon

Once you agree that these scenarios have occurred it becomes apparent that they may have been identified as “not executive material” and that a strategy is needed to ascend the plateau. Read More

Productivity

13 things that will happen when you 'level-up' as a person Benjamin P. Hardy

It won’t be long until you get your stride back. But this time, you’ll be more evolved. More able. The stakes will be higher. You’ll have more help and support. Everything will mean more. Read More

Latest News

Survey: 68% of women believe they are paid equally to men Jane Burnett

New research from ahead of Equal Pay Day, on April 10, shows that 68% of women believe they are being paid the same amount of money as men at their company with a “similar” professional background. Read More

Productivity

6 critical missteps that hurt your career advancement Jo Miller

Let’s face it: it isn’t easy to break out and establish yourself as an up-and-coming leader inside a large corporation. In fact, some days you can feel like the best kept secret in the organization. If you are wondering how to become a leader or how to get promoted, be sure to avoid the following. Read More

Office Life

7 reasons you may have been passed up for a promotion Erica Lamberg

Job experts and experienced managers weigh in on how to raise your promotion stakes. Read More

Productivity

Here’s why your gut instinct is wrong at work — and how to know when it isn’t Ladders Contributor

Research that I and others have conducted on decision-making offers some clues on when we should – and shouldn’t – listen to our guts. Read More

How To

5 classic faux pas to avoid when asking for a promotion Ladders Contributor

Always do your research. Your heart’s beating faster as you walk into your boss’s office to ask for a raise. This is the big one: the one where you ask for an extra 10, 15, or even 20% more in salary. You state your case, and you’re told you’ll be considered. Weeks go by, and … Read More

How To

How to (painlessly) reinvent yourself when life demands it Ladders Contributor

When you face a setback in your life, you have two choices. 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.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

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The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

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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.