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Study: Dietary changes led to humans pronouncing the ‘f’ and ‘v’ sounds CW Headley

Changes in diet developed the human bite, enabling them to make certain noises, more specifically noises made with both the top teeth and lower lip. Read More

Advice

7 hand gestures guaranteed to get people to listen to you Barbara Davidson

The next time you want to make sure that your audience is engaged in what you’re saying, throw in a few of these tried-and-true gestures. Read More

How To

How to give a presentation they’ll never forget Ladders Contributor

On the stage, I could see row upon row of expectant faces. My stomach was turning, my hands were sweating, and I was just trying to take deep breaths. Read More

Advice

5 tactical skills to become a better public speaker Lindsay Tigar

If you’re ready to conquer this beast once-and-for-all, consider these tactical, effective strategies … Read More

Advice

10 professional skills we should all master by 40 Leah Thomas via Fairygodboss

We’ve laid out the 10 skills you should have mastered by the time you’re 40. But if you aren’t quite there yet, not to worry. Read More

How To

5 ways body language can make or break a leader Carol Kinsey Goman

The right body language can help you motivate direct reports, bond with audiences, and project your personal brand. That’s a powerful set of skills. Read More

Advice

8 things that set truly confident people apart from others Travis Bradberry

With proper guidance and hard work, anyone can gain more confidence. Embracing the following behaviors of truly confident people will help get you there. Read More

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Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

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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

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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.