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7 secrets top athletes can teach you about being the best Eric Barker

We’d all like to be better at what is most important to us. Top athletes and their coaches as well as the best sports research can reveal how to get there. Read More

Meet the legally blind street magician Justin Sight Patrick Jones

Justin Sight is a legally blind magician. Ladders caught up with him in New York’s Union Square. He offers advice for anyone chasing their dreams. Read More

The quest for meaning at work Kat Boogaard

Millennials are not the first generation of employees looking for meaning at work. Nevertheless, employers have a long way to go to understand this necessary part of productivity. Read More

How to be optimistic: 4 best steps for better living Eric Barker

Are there benefits to being an optimist? To live a better life, research proves that optimism, hope, and striving are the way to go. Read More

Four phrases to avoid at work if you want to be trusted Judith Humphery

“I sort of just wanted to point out . . . ” isn’t doing you or your listeners any favors. Read More

Think before making that next introduction Rachel Weingarten

Making introductions between people is a skill as well as an art. Know the rules and you’ll make more successful connections. Read More

The stoic knows: 4 rituals that will make you well-liked Eric Barker

Do you want to have better relationships? Well, you should definitely take some advice from… the Stoics. I know, it sounds weird. Most people think of the Stoics as being emotionless — not exactly good examples for how to handle relationships. But that’s a myth. The ancient Stoics were big on virtue, self-control and reducing negative emotions. And those … Read More

How to find the most successful side hustle Ladders Contributor

Is your idea feasible? … Read More

How you can win at work every day Ladders Contributor

This is how to become a top achiever. 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.