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WNBA star Angel McCoughtry on the benefits of taking a forced break Ladders Contributor

WNBA star Angel McCoughtry has learned that chasing dreams doesn’t have to come at the expense of mental and physical health. Read More

Here’s what a career sponsor is, and why you might want one Greg Katz

Even the best mentor may not help you get that promotion you’ve been dying for or a plum job at a different company. For that kind of help, you need someone else. You need a sponsor. Read More

Productivity

Stand out in a noisy world Zat Rana

From a point of material success or happiness, Charles Bukowski’s life isn’t one you want to emulate, but his insistence on being himself and using that to his advantage is a quality worth borrowing. Read More

Productivity

7 quotes from 2018 U.S. Open Stars that will inspire you in your career Hilarey Wojtowicz

The U.S. Open celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2018, with some of the toughest athletes taking the court and going for it all. If you played sports as a kid, then you may be able to relate to the mental and physical challenges they face every day. Read More

Office Life

Why small and boring plans will change your life Maxie McCoy

I know that big-picture thinking gets all the glory. Read More

How To

This is how to execute an idea better than anyone else Ladders Contributor

More often than not, you need to hold your idea up to critique and make sure it’s durable. You have to be relentless in search of data to disprove your hypothesis and if your idea survives, you may be onto something. Read More

How To

11 signs you're going to be successful, even if it doesn't feel like it Shana Lebowitz

If you’re pursuing your passions, if you’re learning, and if you’re forging solid relationships, you’re probably on track to being successful. Read More

Productivity

When it's out of your control, trust the coping strategy of a master Mary Lee Gannon

When we look outside ourselves for acceptance and don’t find it we reach for a lever of hope. Here is how to deal when they are out of your control. Read More

Health

5 things you can do today that will make you happier Charlotte Giver

We know how important it is to take small steps to appreciate happiness, and so we worked with top life coach Carole Ann Rice, to reveal the five things we all can do daily to feel that little bit happier. Read More

Must Reads

What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

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.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

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.