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7 career lessons you can learn from TV pilot season Rachel Weingarten

Every year, about this time, the networks announce the new TV lineups and listings of shows that will debut in the fall. And every fall, the majority of those pilots disappear without as much as a whimper. Believe it or not, there are a lot of career lessons to be learned from the best and worst TV pilots. Read More

7 things your workspace says about you Sophia Anderson

For many workers, their desk is just a commodity that’s utilized to get their day job done, but in fact your personal workspace can reveal a lot about you. Introverts and extroverts often make themselves known without even realizing it, and similarly, workspaces belonging to clean freaks and jokers are equally as obvious if you know what to look for.

Here are the seven things your workspace might reveal about you: … Read More

How to manage your boss – and yes, it’s a thing Linda Le Phan

If you’re a working adult (of any age!), you’re probably used to managing your own schedule, priorities, and workload. But have you ever thought about the need to manage your boss / manager? Because believe it or not, it’s a real thing and it’s referred to in business management as managing up. Read More

This is the single worst piece of advice still given out by people Andrew Ferebee

If all you like to do is use people, well, I feel sorry for you. Because when it’s all said and done, you’re not going to have anyone that will vouch for you. No one will offer to help you out in your time of need. Read More

10 ways to normalize women's success in the office Melinda Garvey

Successful women are no rarity. The issue lies in normalizing the topic and expanding it for upcoming generations. The goal in the years to come is to obviously continue to make sure that all women have equal opportunities in the workplace. But how do we really dig deep to normalize that success? … Read More

Why 'agreeing to disagree' is a bad management tactic Monica Torres

When you decide to play referee with your team’s disagreement, one of the worst things you can end the argument with is “agreeing to disagree.” … Read More

Study: Women who interrupt conversation seen as less intelligent by men Monica Torres

When you interject your awesome point in a meeting, will your colleagues consider you assertive or rude? The answer may, unfortunately, depend on your gender, according to new research from Stanford’s Katherine Hilton, a doctoral candidate in linguistics. Read More

Survey: Millennials more stressed than older colleagues Monica Torres

Stress does not get evenly distributed at work, a new survey of 4,500 people from the Mental Health Foundation has found. Turns out, age makes a significant difference in whether you find the workplace an oasis or a stressful nightmare. Read More

3 people who add instant influence to your network Jo Miller

If you work in a medium- to large-sized organization, there are hundreds, possibly thousands of people to join forces with. Not sure where to start? To maximize your time while expanding your network, start with these three types of people. Read More

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