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3 tricks to step up your self-promotion skills Selena Rezvani

Whether you’ve landed a new client, settled a case, launched a product or won an award, consider some of the approaches below as you fine-tune your own voice for talking about accomplishments. Read More

The 10 qualities of an emotionally intelligent person Christopher D. Connors

I hope you gain value from this and learn to understand the ways you can influence your mind, and the minds of others, by growing emotionally every day, in all that you do. Read More

5 things I wish someone had told me before I started my first corporate job Madeline Mann

Gosh, they seem obvious after a while but no one actually gives you these tips in school. 1. Know when to use “Reply all” and “Bcc” Seriously, no one sits anyone down and tells them: LOOK. If you are going to send out an email to a large number of people, put all of their … Read More

How work has changed for me while traveling full-time Lindsay Tigar

As I write this article, I’m sitting at a coworking space in Bogota, Colombia. This is my office today. And a few blocks away is my home, or at least my temporary resting space before I move to Mexico City in a week or so. Then Cabo. Next Jamaica. Then South Africa. Read More

How picking up dog food became my most life-changing event Andrew Ferebee

It hit me. Like a Grand Piano getting dropped on my head (Zombieland Style), I looked at myself and asked a simple question … “Is this what you were born to do?” … Read More

4 books that will show you how to create the best morning ritual Eric Barker

We do know morning is a special time. Research shows your mood when you wake up affects how you feel the entire day — and how productive you are. And we know rituals are powerful. Used properly, they have been shown to increase happiness, reduce procrastination, and boost confidence as well as performance. Read More

Watching the World Cup drains offices of $3.6 billion in productivity Jane Burnett

An Office Pulse survey found that watching the World Cup on the job results in a $3.6 billion productivity loss because 49% of those with white-collar jobs plan on watching in the office. Read More

How to encourage positive collaboration on team projects Jane Burnett

Team projects at work can be hard enough, but how you act can have a big impact. Here’s what you can do to help things run smoothly. Read More

6 ways to prepare for a networking event when you’re a bit rusty Jane Burnett

It really pays to go to major networking events — they can help you stay relevant and meet new people. But it can be difficult to get all your ducks in a row if it’s been a while. Here are six things to keep in mind. Read More

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