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Your hairstyle can sabotage your success at work Shana Lebowitz

People’s associations with a hairstyle being professional (or not) are likely linked to stereotypes around gender and race. Read More

Leadership expert shares the importance of adopting a ‘legacy-driven’ mindset Ladders Contributor

Now and then a contribution can be so significant that the universe is changed forever. Inspirational leaders like Mother Teresa and Steve Jobs, for example, have gone down in history for their earth-shattering, global offerings. This level of accomplishment is hard to come by. And while many individuals will not necessarily change the world to … Read More

Future-proof your career with peer feedback Ladders Contributor

Peer reviews are an integral part of getting the whole picture when it comes to employee performance. And collecting peer feedback for performance reviews is becoming the norm. Here’s why. Read More

10 toxic people you should avoid like the plague Travis Bradberry

Maintain an emotional distance from these people. Read More

This is the shocking number of people that will probably miss work because of the ‘Game of Thrones’ finale Jennifer Fabiano

The Games of Thrones series finale is estimated to result in 27 million people either missing work or being less productive in the office. Read More

This map shows the states where people most tweet about hating or loving their jobs Sheila McClear

The “hates” comes primarily from the Northwest and Southeast region. Check out the map to see how your state feels and more. Read More

How to empower employees in the workplace: A guide for support teams Ladders Contributor

The big advantage of empowering your coworkers to do the work they normally ask you to do is that it frees up a lot of your time. Read More

10 techniques to meet that deadline Ladders Contributor

Even from that early age, we understood that failing to meet the deadline came with consequences. As we grow older, the consequences get more significant. Read More

9 phrases smart people never use in conversation Travis Bradberry

There are some phrases and words that emotionally intelligent people are careful to avoid in casual conversation. Read More

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Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

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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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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.