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The 3 wildest Steve Jobs quotes and what they mean

Here are the three wildest Steve Jobs quotes (in our opinion!) and what they mean. Read More

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The test all of us must pass

The test is less about proving and more about being. The test is there to help you sustain the gains you know you can achieve for when they come, so that you will never surrender them to the grip of defeat. Read More

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How to bounce back from early retirement fails

I’ll leave you with one last dose of reality. Life happens fast. Don’t waste the time you have now by allowing yourself to be ruled by concerns over money. Read More

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5 pieces of advice I’m over hearing and the questions to ask instead

Before you go asking people for advice, or before you go spouting it, consider these tropes and the questions that can better guide us: … Read More

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Kronos CEO Aron Ain on attracting top talent and creating a desired work culture

Ladders spoke with Kronos Incorporated CEO Aron Ain on what inspired his loyalty at the company and his practices for attracting top talent. Read More

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Enlivant CEO Jack Callison on leading a cultural overhaul in a mission-driven organization

Enlivant CEO Jack Callison discusses performing a company culture overhaul and leading growth in a mission-driven organization. Read More

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Why a flashy resume won’t get you the job

A flashy resume won’t get you the job, because resumes that are focused on visual appearance rarely have the right information. Read More

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Limeade CEO Henry Albrecht on inspiring innovation at a growing company

Ladders spoke with Limeade CEO Henry Albrecht to hear his thoughts on defining the future of work and promoting innovation as the company grows. Read More

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Business lessons from 3 of the highest-paid CFOs

CFOs have stories and philosophies more closely tied to passion than position. Here are some business lessons learned from three successful CFOs. Read More

Must Reads
What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

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.