Career Advice & Insights

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Using crossword puzzles and other mental exercises to strengthen our brain networks is one way to strengthen the brain, as is physical exercise. Read More

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Time management is a balancing act (why all your efforts to be more productive backfires)Thomas Oppong

Like all things you manage, your time is in your control, so all you need to do is decide how you want to spend it. Protect yourself from tasks overload. Read More

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What all creative work *really* is Todd Brison

For this reason, I have found myself obsessed with all creative work. The very nature of its output is a rainbow of humanity. Read More

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5 career lessons we can all learn from Jeff Goldblum Rachel Weingarten

There’s a lot to be learned from Jeff Goldblum, including ways to level up your own career. Read More

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Thinking of calling out? 6 things not to say, according to hiring managers who’ve heard them Annamarie Houlis via Fairygodboss

Calling out is especially difficult to do if you have to call out for a seemingly ridiculous reason that you just know your manager is going to question. Read More

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If ‘budget’ sounds like a bummer, try renaming it Kelsey Sheehy via Nerdwallet

The word “budget” isn’t very helpful. It doesn’t tell you anything about what you need to do. And, for many, it triggers negative associations. Read More

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10 lessons from Benjamin Franklin’s daily schedule that will double your productivity Mayo Oshin

Even though it was created over 300 years ago, it contains timeless principles. Read More

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1 in 4 Americans feel they have no one to talk to when they really need it Sheila McClear

A survey by BetterHelp and conducted by OnePoll about daily stress showed we’re more alone than we realize. Read More

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5 ways to invigorate your messaging to drive sales, press, and buzz Ladders Contributor

You put a ton of time into building your company – so don’t let your messaging be the thing that stands between you and your audience. Read More

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