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3 ways to avoid being the person who talks more than anyone else in meetings Jane Burnett

You don’t ever want to be the person whose voice is the only thing people remember after a meeting because you talked so much. Here’s how to avoid this, whether you’re in charge of the meeting or just attending it. Read More

Productivity

5 ways to minimize ruts and launch your growth Christopher D. Connors

I’ve synthesized my thoughts and provided five ways all of us can eliminate the time of each down period or rut we go through, and to power forward with the advantage of lessons learned and personal growth. Here are five ways to become more productive and happier mentally by minimizing these downtimes. Read More

Job Search

Why hiring 'average' employees can be dangerous Robert Glazer

Every leader knows that bad employees are bad for business, but average employees can be even worse. A recent study suggested a reason why, saying that average employees’ performance ratings do not indicate future performance. Read More

Job Search

How to stand out when competing for a summer internship Madeline Mann

The 5 types of internship applications a company receives, detailed pros and cons of each type and examples of how peers are applying for internships and how you can snatch those opportunities for yourself with the best possible application! … Read More

Office Life

Words of wisdom from 8 fictional heroines that will help you kill it at work Sami Allen

These eight fictional heroines below have incredible words of wisdom that can help you become the best you can be in life, and especially in your career. Read More

How To

Why rituals have a purpose and how to benefit from them Praveen Tipirneni

People who perform at the highest levels put themselves through extreme rituals. All of these rituals are developed as part of a quest for expertise. Read More

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This is the deadly sin that makes life awesome: 3 proven secrets Eric Barker

When you think about the deadly sins, pride’s actually kinda confusing. Few ethical people are running around advocating greed. Wrath isn’t going to make you a lot of friends. And, as the saying goes, envy is the one deadly sin that’s no fun at all. Read More

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How to change your mindset to be more positive Ladders Contributor

How do you harness that inner critic and start seeing your life as one of abundance instead of a life of limitations? Try beginning your day with this 5-minute habit that will restructure your brain and help you build a positive mindset. Read More

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Taking just one photo a day can improve your mood Monica Torres

A photo a day can keep the blues away. That’s according to a new study published in Health that found that posting a daily photo online could boost your well-being. Read More

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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.