Motivation

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Radical candor: Is it ever OK to use the word 'stupid' when giving feedback?Kirstin Lynde

You have a spectacular opportunity to show your team what it looks and sounds like to solicit honest performance feedback, then receive it with curiosity, openness, and gratitude. And to ensure you’ve got both the “edge” and the soft touch that managing human beings requires. Read More

Productivity

Here are the 7 rules of success Andrew Ferebee

Taking action is the ONLY way to get the life of your dreams. So shut this tab out and go do what you need to do. Success awaits. Stay Grounded. Read More

Advice

Your desire to succeed should be as great as your desire to help others succeed Christopher D. Connors

The most important lesson for any new graduate, someone early on in their career or even a savvy veteran to understand is that success only works in a reciprocal manner. What that means is, our desire to succeed should truly be as great as our desire to help others reach their big goals. Read More

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9 signs you’re dealing with an emotional manipulator Travis Bradberry

We all know what it feels like to be emotionally manipulated. It can be extremely effective, which is why some unscrupulous individuals do it so much. Fortunately, emotional manipulators are easy enough to spot if you know what to look for. Read More

Health

Why Mister Rogers' message of love and kindness is good for your health Richard Gunderman

Since Rogers’ death, evidence has mounted that he was on to something – namely, that love and kindness truly are healthful, and that people who express them regularly really do lead healthier lives. Read More

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5 ways to overcome loneliness when living in a big city Isabella Broggini

For many of us, a unique challenge of adulthood comes in the form of moving to a new city where we no longer live within walking distance of 20 of our closest friends. This abrupt transition into a new environment can stir up quite a few unwanted feelings — one, in particular, being loneliness. Read More

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How to instantly improve your LinkedIn profile headline Madeline Mann

There is a proven LinkedIn profile headline formula that isn’t about catchy taglines (“The pro you’ve been looking for”) or meaningless buzzwords (“Innovator, Influencer, Omnipotent”) — but ACTUALLY increases the number of searches you appear in and leads to more profile clicks. Read More

Advice

Sheryl Sandberg: 'It's hard when you know that you let people down'Ladders Contributor

Here is the transcript of Sheryl Sandberg’s commencement speech to MIT’s Class of 2018. Read More

Advice

4 ways to stop panicking before giving a major talk Jane Burnett

Sometimes you have to give a huge presentation when the thought of sinking through the floor sounds much more appealing. Here’s how to avoid panicking make it run more smoothly. 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.