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5 ways to be a leader, not a manager Jo Miller

“When I think about the qualities I admire most in leaders, three words come to mind. They are responsibility, accountability, and decisiveness.” … Read More

7 best blockchain careers and jobs for the future Ladders Contributor

As this market continues to grow, it can be expected there will be many exciting and lucrative career options for those skilled with blockchain. Read More

The four burners theory: Why work-life balance is overrated for happiness and success Mayo Oshin

We only have 24 hours in a day with a limited amount of time and energy to spend on these key areas of our lives. Luckily, there’s an alternative approach to work-life balance within the four burners theory, that could also help you to achieve better productivity, health, happiness and satisfaction. Read More

How to train (and rewire) your brain for happiness Thomas Oppong

Our brains are wired to be negative, but the good news is that you can train your brain to hold on to happiness in a few minutes a day. As we understand better how the brain works, it gives us more power to change our mind in so many ways, says Rick Hanson, neuropsychologist and … Read More

10 surprising ways you may be reinforcing sexism in the office Annamarie Houlis via Fairygodboss

So how do you know if you’re perpetuating incivility toward other women in the workplace? Here are 10 signs that you could be the culprit. Read More

The biggest mistakes you'll make trying to beat jet lag Monica Torres

Every traveler dreads the side effect of global adventure — jet lag, the imbalance in our body’s internal clock caused by traveling through too many time zone. It spoils your sleep, destroys your mood, ruins your appetite, wreaks havoc on your ability to concentrate, and drags down your energy levels. Read More

3 ways to avoid being the person who talks more than anyone else in meetings Jane Burnett

You don’t ever want to be the person whose voice is the only thing people remember after a meeting because you talked so much. Here’s how to avoid this, whether you’re in charge of the meeting or just attending it. Read More

The cheapest and most expensive cities to start a company Raul Amoros

If you’re seeking a home for your startup, maybe consider something away from the coasts, instead of the old standbys, and save yourself some of that venture capital cash for other aspects of your business. Read More

I grew up on welfare and now I have $50,000 saved at age 28 Ladders Contributor

It was 2014, and I was feeling overwhelmed by my poor credit, student loans, and credit card debt. On a whim, while waiting in line at Duane Reade, I picked up a copy of Suze Orman’s Women and Money. I was hooked. It was the first time I felt like I was in full control of my own financial future. Read More

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“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

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