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7 insanely powerful lessons my mentor taught me (which I didn’t realize until later)

That is the value of a mentor, and what a true mentorship is.It’s the opportunity to learn firsthand.It is not a class. It is an experience. Read More

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3 super successful Millennial cofounders on how to be a manager when you’ve never been managed

The three Betches Media cofounders share how to be a boss (even if you barely ever had one and definitely never went to business school). Read More

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4 things to do when you catch a liar at work

Your friends and coworkers lie to you regularly. Here’s what you should do when you spot a lie and how you should handle it with your coworkers. Read More

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7 steps to improve mental health in the workplace based on Deloitte’s practices

Employers like Deloitte are kicking off campaigns and working with employees to create better experiences for employees who suffer with mental health in the workplace. Read More

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The science of food and work productivity

Food affects not just how we feel and what we weigh; it changes how we work. Here are three tips to eat your way to a better workday. Read More

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10 steps to make up for a late start on retirement savings

Landing in your 50s or beyond without much in the way of retirement savings is not all that unusual. In a recent survey, 1 in 10 boomers said they saved. Read More

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Most people miss this step when making a decision

Not all decisions are created equal. There’s a difference between what Jeff Bezos calls irreversible one-way door decisions and reversible two-way door decisions. Read More

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4 keys to success in today’s rapidly changing business climate

Whatever problem you’re facing, go figure out how you could design a test, or design something to try in the real world. Read More

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You need these people in your life

Most people waiting in line are busy scrolling on their phones. Some customers may be engaged in conversation, but many are glued to their laptops. 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.