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I’d always been one of those ambitious Type A planners who had countless checklists of career goals and clear milestones of where I had to be by 30 — only to find when I got there that all that was, well, words on paper. Read More

Most workplace lies are discovered after the fact — after you’ve signed the faulty contract, hired the wrong person, or agreed to work on that career-limiting project. But wouldn’t it be a great professional advantage to spot liars in action, before the harm was done? … Read More

Tethered together and perched on the side of a mountain (even one made of concrete), it’s not hard to see why strong communication is essential for a team. Read More

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 Steve Jobs’ commencement address to Stanford’s Class of 2005. Read More

The Mediocrity Principle is a philosophical notion that establishes that most of what happens in the world is just a consequence of natural, universal laws — rules that apply everywhere and to everything, and everyone. Read More

We all know that it’s entirely possible to mess up in the personal style department at work. In fact, new research from staffing firm OfficeTeam showed that 44% of top managers have approached an employee because of “inappropriate” clothing. Read More

Offices are plagued with annoyingly noisy coworkers who chew gum too loudly, use their outdoor voice for indoor conversations, and keep you distracted from getting your actual work done. It’s an epidemic that strikes nearly all of us. Read More

While we can’t promise that you won’t get sick again at some point in the near future, here’s what to avoid on your commute when you finally claw your way back to the office. Read More

Telling your boss “no” is one of the most fraught conversations you can have as an employee navigating the choppy waters of office power dynamics. Read More