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5 tips to unlock your unlimited earning potential Sophia Anderson

If you want to unlock your unlimited earning potential, you have to make some bold steps. Just being good at your job is unfortunately not enough, you need the guts to make tough calls, like leaving your job and starting your own business or starting a side hustle. Let the following tips help you out! … Read More

Tory Burch on female ambition and motherhood in the age of #MeToo Ladders Contributor

There’s no denying that Tory Burch, Designer and CEO of the Tory Burch empire and Founder of the Tory Burch Foundation, is a woman with fiery ambition. Last week, her Foundation hosted its first ever Embrace Ambition Summit, where female (and a couple of brave male) entrepreneurs, entertainers and thought leaders spoke about how they embrace ambition and thrive in a world where stereotypes regarding race, gender and sexuality all too often plague the trajectory of a woman’s career. Burch spoke with Thrive Global about ambition, motherhood, and self-care. Read More

Most successful entrepreneurs are older than you think Ladders Contributor

The romanticized image of entrepreneurs is a picture of youth: a 20-something individual with disruptive ideas, boundless energy and a still-sharp mind. Silicon Valley has bet on this image for years. But is this right? Far from it. Read More

This map shows where freelancers get more bang for their buck Raul Amoros

Freelancing is on the rise. Since more people are ditching traditional corporate jobs and striking out on their own, it’s worth asking: How much money do freelancers need to make to enjoy a reasonable standard of living? We created a new map to find out. Read More

5 ways motherhood actually boosted my career Erin Strybis

For many women, becoming a mother equals a career crossroads. It can stall or derail a career — and for some women it does — but I’m lucky it reinvigorated mine. Read More

Top dog on a tightrope: The delicate art of being perfectly assertive Bob Sutton

One area where self-awareness is particularly hard to gain has to do with one’s level of assertiveness. Bosses often can’t tell when they’re pushing people too hard versus not challenging, questioning, and coaching them intensely enough. Read More

One tough mother: How being a mom can boost your job performance Holly Caplan

Becoming a mother made me better at my job and career. It made me more assertive and decisive. It made me more strategic and thoughtful in my work. You are forced to improve these skill sets and begin functioning at a higher level previous to children. Read More

Sheryl Sandberg: 'You are not born with a fixed amount of resilience'Ladders Contributor

It’s graduation season, and we here at Ladders have decided to take a look back and showcase some past commencement addresses that stand the test of time. Here is the full transcript of Sheryl Sandberg’s commencement address to UC Berkeley’s Class of 2016. Read More

8 executives share the best career advice they received from mom Lindsay Tigar

Even if your mom doesn’t work in the same industry you selected for yourself, her smart — and carefully-selected — words make a difference in your professional decisions and progression. Especially for these executives, having their mother in their corner ensured their success and amped their confidence. Read More

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