Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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These are the first steps to becoming a CEO, according to Walmart’s CEO

The Walmart CEO decided to write up a few tips on how people can move forward in their careers — and it all happens with hard work. Read More

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Why we fight imaginary enemies (and what to do about it)

There’s another downside to fighting illusory problems. While we’re busy averting imaginary threats, we neglect the real ones. Read More

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Why keeping your promises could be the biggest disruption of all

Somewhere along the way, Western business culture forgot the importance of keeping promises. Nowadays, being true to your word almost seems old-fashioned. Read More

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Follow these 7 steps to grow as a purpose-driven leader

According to ground-breaking research from purpose-driven leaders are the most effective at advancing their own careers while making the world better. Read More

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This counterintuitive mindset will make you more innovative and successful

This trait is a key ingredient in the formula that leads to breakthrough innovation, and goes often unrecognized. It’s hard to come by. Read More

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How fathers of daughters can help women make more money

Fathers are more likely to expose daughters to difficult tasks they often can’t accomplish and teach them how to overcome challenges and setbacks. Read More

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Fixed mindset versus growth mindset: how your beliefs can prevent your success

The fixed mindset is a belief that your character, creativity, intelligence and general ability to achieve a certain goal is “fixed” and cannot be changed. Read More

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4 simple ways to live an eco-friendly lifestyle (even if you’re too busy)

It’s time to do our part to reduce this toxic waste and find smarter ways to keep our planet safe. Here’s a few tips to kick off an eco-friendly lifestyle. Read More

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The 3 key details for your personal mission statement

Your mission statement and definition of success serve as the foundation for all future attempts at becoming who you hope to be. 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.