Personal Branding

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This 2-step, 10-minute exercise creates immediate self-awareness Benjamin P. Hardy

Self-knowledge is important. But self-imagination is far more compelling and powerful. Actually, being highly imaginative is how you become self-aware. Read More

Wear this color after you make a mistake at work Meredith Lepore

We can learn something from these public figures’ choice of apparel as there is a psychology and strategy behind these looks. Read More

Latest News

Not surprisingly ‘Game of Thrones’ baby names are on the rise Kyle Schnitzer

Baby Khaleesi? While the popular HBO show ends in just three weeks, baby names inspired by the show are gaining popularity in the US. Read More

Advice

These 8 words are your wake-up call to living a great life Christopher D. Connors

The next time you find yourself sitting there gazing at your smartphone, somehow expecting the answers are magically going to come to you, remind yourself first — it never works that way. Read More

Advice

Unsuccessful people focus on “The Gap.” Here’s what successful people focus on Benjamin P. Hardy

Most people have a negative relationship with goal-setting. There’s a lot of emotional baggage associated with the concept. One group of people may believe they should be happy just the way they are. Another group is constantly striving for more and are never quite happy with what they’ve achieved. Read More

How To

7 steps for transforming from who you are to who you want to be Nicolas Cole

I am going to preface all of this by saying that reinvention is not the same thing as endlessly seeking reward or achievement. Read More

How To

Barbara Corcoran on how to make a good first impression in “5 or 6 seconds”Sheila McClear

Corcoran has made hiring decisions in less time than that – think “five or six seconds” when a candidate’s presentation and panache has been flawless. Read More

Advice

The 5 differences between amateurs and true professionals Mayo Oshin

The only way to become better at anything is to spend time working on it. But, how can you put in your ‘reps’ if you’re not consistent enough? And, why do some people live up to their potential, whilst others don’t even scratch the surface of success? … Read More

Advice

7 stupid things you’re doing to make yourself less likeable LaRae Quy

As an entrepreneur, your ability to be likable can be a big factor in your success. If you come across as likable, you will be better treated by everyone. Read More

Must Reads

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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.