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The Long Commute: How Long Is Too Long and Why Ladders Contributor

So how long is too long to get to work? The answer, research suggests, depends on factors besides length. Read More

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Do you know what the hiring interviewer is really thinking?Carol Kinsey Goman

As the candidate in a job interview, you’re aware that you’re being assessed for competence, confidence and candor. But what about the interviewer? Is he or she being totally upfront with you?

Here are 10 clues that will tell you what the interviewer really thinks. Read More

This is the tool to narrow the gap in the equation of career happiness Mary Lee Gannon

Throughout my years as an executive coach I have seen people triumph over immense hardship while others falter over minutiae. I’ve seen a sense of urgency spearhead achievement while chronic victimization hamstring progress. I’ve been party to personal transformations because people risk vulnerability with great courage and I’ve seen stagnation be the end-product of complaining about unmet expectations. Most often the underachievers carry self-doubt that they don’t know how to convert to confidence. Read More

5 shows that surprisingly teach you a lot about business Sami Allen

When in doubt, consult…Mad Men? Your fave show might not just be good for entertainment, but it can teach you a few life and career lessons, too. These five shows are both interesting and truly informative to anyone interested in learning the trade of business (or even how to handle the working dynamic at a company). You’re watching “Parks and Rec,” and the next thing you know, you’re getting a grand-slam promotion! (We like to dream…) … Read More

How to redefine the role of humanity in the workplace Gustavo Razzetti

We are social animals. We want to socialize with other people. It’s intuitive and natural. Many times, when talking about the role and future of technology, we forget about the basics. What does it mean to be human? And, most importantly, what world do we want to live in? … Read More

Social media has the 'exact same negative effect on depression' as eating potatoes Nir Eyal

It feels impossible to tell if the technology our kids use should be celebrated or feared. How alarmed should we be? Is this a crisis or a fear frenzy? I wanted to understand what the studies really tell us about the effect personal technology is having on our children. Read More

Developing leaders: Lessons from one of the most impressive behavior change efforts ever Kirstin Lynde

What can a program to feed starving children possibly teach us about “leadership development?” Here are four key lessons from Jerry Sternin of Save the Children’s success in Vietnam. Read More

9 hyper-motivating TED talks from women on the top Ladders Contributor

It’s time for a pep talk, ladies. Take a few minutes to pause and absorb empowering stories from some of the best lady pioneers of our generation. Read More

How to become your boss's right hand man and get all the best opportunities Sarah Landrum

To open the doors of opportunity, you must show you’re a valuable team player but also that you take initiative — with the approval of your boss on bigger goals, of course. Get all the best opportunities and become your boss’s right hand by following these tips. Read More

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