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Theodore Roosevelt once said, “In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.” … Read More

Office Life

4 characteristics of leaders who get hired and promoted Jo Miller

Want to be valued by the leaders in your own organization? John Hall would encourage you to work well with your team, be data-centric, results-oriented, and operate with integrity. Read More

Job Search

Most conferences are a waste of money unless you do this Jeff Goins

Here are a few goals you need to have when attending a conference if you don’t want the experience to be a waste. Read More

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7 questions to ask before quitting your job Lindsay Tigar

Even if that grand exit seems more and more appealing these days, career experts suggest reigning in those impulses — and answering a few questions first. Read More

Interview Tips

"Thank you" magic: 5 creative tactics Kirstin Lynde

To really make your appreciation stand out, be creative in how you say “thanks.” Here are 5 of my favorite ways to supercharge an employee or group with appreciation: … Read More

Health

1 hour per day doing this mental exercise will exponentially increase your success Christopher D. Connors

Know this — nothing will ever go exactly according to plan, but your odds of reaching your goals and success dramatically improve once you put something to plan. Read More

Health

Feeling stressed about the day when you wake up can hurt your memory, study says Jane Burnett

A recent study in The Journals of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences revealed that thinking that you’re going to have a stressful day when you first peel your eyes open in the morning can wreak havoc on your “working memory.” … Read More

Productivity

2 eye-opening experiences that trigger immediate clarity and behavior change Benjamin P. Hardy

If you’re struggling to be motivated, you need to have at least one of these two types of experiences. Read More

Office Life

“Productive paranoia: Lights, camera…anxiety!” Lessons from making 37 movies Bob Sutton

“The best moment of a producer’s life is the day they get the call that they got a film order.” And after that, it is all problem-solving and productive paranoia. Read More

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We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

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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.