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A dietician says this is the best diet of 2020 (and it includes pizza)CW Headley

The Volumetrics Diet is made up of four distinct groups ordered by energy density. Foods belonging to the lowest end can be consumed in excess while foods belonging to the highest end require moderating. Read More

Advice

Super designer Rebecca Minkoff on what she can tell about a job candidate in just a few minutes Meredith Lepore

After starting her brand back in 2001 (just bags at that point), through innovation, talent and just friggin’ hard work Rebecca Minkoff has gone on to become an internationally recognized designer. Read More

How To

4 simple tricks for fighting insomnia without medication CW Headley

Larry Piller, Certified Massage Practitioner and author of Stretching Your Way: A Unique & Leisurely Muscle Stretching System, recently imparted Ladders with several physical remedies for “bleary-eyed people” suffering from chronic insomnia. Read More

Advice

Why hand-washing really is as important as doctors say Michelle Sconce Massaquoi

Prevention becomes essential to stopping the spread of the virus because there is no vaccine to prevent it and no anti-virals to treat it. Read More

The Future of Work

3 ways smart people embrace risk LaRae Quy

Intelligent risk-taking is important as we start a new business but equally important as we grow our network of contacts or confront family members. Read More

Advice

7 female leaders on how they overcame crippling anxiety Lindsay Tigar

If you’re currently struggling with business-related self-confidence issues or if you’re fearful you’ll never achieve your goals, you may need a healthy dose of inspiration. These seven female leaders broke through their own worries and came out happier in the end. Let their experiences shine light and clarity for you: … Read More

Job Search

What you need to know about a company’s performance management plan before accepting a job offer Kaitlyn McInnis

In search of a new role? Before accepting, understand how your managers or colleagues conduct and view performance management. Read More

Advice

10 daily personal growth tips to massively increase productivity Christopher D. Connors

Habits, when consistently practiced, will lead you to the life you’ve always wanted. It won’t happen overnight, but over time you will reap the rewards. Read More

The Future of Work

Why you have to be crazy to succeed Ayodeji Awosika

Nobody will believe in you and everyone will think you’re kind of dumb for trying, but something happens when you keep your head low and do the work. Read More

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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.