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5 productivity killers (and why you’re probably doing all of them)Lindsay Tigar

To remain focused and wow your manager, you want to avoid these destructive habits that take your attention away from the office. Read More

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Why you should network like introverts Ken Coleman

There are a few things introverts get right about networking that even the most extroverted of us can learn from. Read More

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3 essential leadership skills for setting the tone for any meeting Ladders Contributor

One of the greatest things you’ve got going for you in your leadership toolkit is this: You get to set the tone. Read More

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No one will ever accept your pitch unless you do this with your body during your presentation CW Headley

On average, the deployment of hand gestures accounted for a 12% increase in the likelihood of subjects being interesting in the staged investments. Read More

How To

Reese Witherspoon just said what we all think during meetings Meredith Lepore

She makes it all look so easy with an effortless smile, Witherspoon did once doubt herself as being capable of running a company. Read More

How To

Depleted by decisions (how your brain makes choices that sabotage you and what to do about it)Thomas Oppong

The more choices you make throughout the day, the harder each one becomes for your brain, hence the need to take shortcuts at the expense of what will really benefit you in the long-term. Read More

Advice

5 seemingly innocent mistakes that can ruin your reputation at work Krista Gray

To avoid earning a reputation as a person who doesn’t have boundaries, an expert advises avoiding after-hours work. Read More

Advice

Oprah Winfrey starts every meeting with these same 3 sentences Annamarie Houlis via Fairygodboss

Oprah Winfrey kicks off every meeting with the same three questions to get everyone engaged and to set clear intentions. Read More

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2 snap judgments people make when they first meet you Travis Bradberry

Once you recognize the importance of trustworthiness over competence, you can take control of the impressions you make when you first meet someone. Read More

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