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4 hard lessons I’ve learned about negotiation that can help you win deals Praveen Tipirneni

Negotiating is just like any other skill. You get better at it over time if you practice, learn the theory behind it, and build on your approach as you go. Read More

Commute wearing you out? Try looking at this Jane Burnett

A recent study shows that commuting through stretches of nature everyday can work wonders for your well-being. Your surroundings help. Read More

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Surround yourself with people who hold you to a higher standard than you hold yourself Benjamin P. Hardy

If you want to improve and succeed in your life, you need to surround yourself with people who have higher standards than you do. Read More

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This is the profession where people skip breakfast the most Meredith Lepore

Best Mattress Brand polled 1,000 people about their breakfast habits and found that those who worked in the legal industry tended to skip it the most. Read More

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Another win for the 4-day workweek Sheila McClear

Although some companies have struggled with instituting the 4-hour workweek, Wildbit is the second major business this year to successfully embrace it. Read More

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4 ideas for becoming a mentor in 2019 Lindsay Tigar

There’s never a wrong or right time to become a mentor—but January might be a great starting point since many people are in the mindset to make moves. Read More

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A former Goldman exec says the best thing he did in his career has paid off in spades Ladders Contributor

Working hard leads to learning more, which leads to improving, which leads to getting more opportunities, according to Marc Spilker. Read More

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The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

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.