Office Life

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It’s how others judge you and how you judge others. And, amazingly, we get it wrong almost every time… … Read More

Study: The higher up your building, the more productive your company is likely to be Monica Torres

Making it to the top of your career might mean literally making it to the top of your office building. There’s new evidence that more productive offices are located higher up. Read More

Office Life

Don’t let ghosts of work mistakes haunt your career success Erica Lamberg

Everyone has work skeletons in their closets. Slip-ups include losing accounts, lying to your boss, and making severe errors that you think will follow you around for the rest of your job life. Career pros offer tips on how to release the work demons and embrace your career success without fear. Read More

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How to barely hang on as an introvert in the corporate world Ladders Contributor

As an introvert, you may think it’s impossible for you to rise to the top of the corporate ladder above the shoutiest of shouters. You may be right. Here’s how to just barely stay afloat as an introvert in the corporate world. Read More

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How to look and feel comfortable in the office this summer Rachel Weingarten

Worried that you’re going to look like a hot sweaty mess at the office this summer? Fear not. You can look cool, comfortable and in charge without sacrificing your professional edge. Read More

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How to save face when writing a delayed response Monica Torres

Here’s how to save face when writing a late reply that will satisfy both recipient and sender. Read More

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One comic illustrates emotional labor behind "You should have asked me"Monica Torres

One argument that a husband may lobby back at a wife who wants help with chores is “Well, you should have asked me. I would have helped.” A French cartoonist named Emma recently illustrated how this statement deflects responsibility for having to equally plan chores in the first place. ‘Yes, women can ask their male partners for help,’ her comic into heterosexual relationships invites us to question. ‘But why is it too many women’s burden to have to always ask men to remember things?’ … Read More

Advice

Obama on what the Situation Room is like offers advice anyone can use to make hard decisions Julie Bort

During an interview at a recent tech conference in Las Vegas, former President Barack Obama talked about what it was like making hard decisions in the Situation Room. Read More

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No more negative stereotypes: How introverts can increase productivity Ladders Contributor

Introverts are typically naturally self-motivated, analytical and reasonable, good listeners and as a result, good learners, concentrated, and more dedicated — oh! Are these also what you’re looking for in an ideal employee? … Read More

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