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This is how you give equal credit to both parents for your success Monica Torres

John David Washington, the son of famous parents Denzel and Pauletta Washington, recently gave a master class on how to give credit where credit is due. Read More

5 essential questions to ask yourself for pursuing the life you truly want Christopher D. Connors

There are unnecessary struggles and situations we can avoid if we simply begin with pursuing a path, job, venture or career that we actually love. Read More

The story behind Aretha Franklin's 'Respect' shows us how to make projects our own Monica Torres

Aretha Franklin, the great American singer who became a defining voice of the 20th century and the acclaimed Queen of Soul, died at her home in Detroit on Thursday from pancreatic cancer, her publicist said. She was 76. “We have been deeply touched by the incredible outpouring of love and support we have received from … Read More

7 things Albert Einstein taught me about creativity Todd Brison

We find clues to creativity in anyone from Pablo Picasso to a nameless, sweaty bricklayer. Or, in this case, a wild-eyed physicist who did poorly in school. Read More

Stephen Colbert explains 'extraordinary’ steps he took to get a diverse staff Monica Torres

Simply saying that you want a diverse staff is sometimes not enough to get you one. Just ask Late Show host Stephen Colbert. Read More

Personal Finance

Gabrielle Union on why women need to stop feeling 'lucky' when someone likes their business idea Meredith Lepore

At the 2018 #BlogHer conference, Gabrielle Union spoke out how about women should never just feel ‘lucky’ someone believed in their company. Read More

Beyoncé's advice on how to manage your career Monica Torres

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is one of the biggest celebrities in the world and one of the tightest-lipped about it. The singer and businesswoman has carefully crafted her public persona and has not given a print interview since 2013. That’s why it became an event on Monday when she finally gave her perspective on careers and motherhood … Read More

Brace yourselves: There is now a support group for Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte lovers Meredith Lepore

Starbucks launched a closed Facebook group, called the Leaf Rakers Society, for those that find it hard to get through the non-Pumpkin Spice Latte months. Read More

The states where people are pulling the most all-nighters...to stream TV Meredith Lepore

Nearly half (45%) of adults have pulled all-nighters in the last year to watch a TV show, with men being slightly more likely to do so than women. Read More

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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

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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.