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“Being able to walk out the door and be defined as Oprah’s man and losing your identity was necessary for me to be able to figure out how to discover mine.” … Read More

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Laughter is good for the soul (& for your business)Ladders Contributor

Whatever the scope, these lighthearted moments demonstrate the importance of humor in our everyday lives – and encourage everyone to welcome it into the office. Read More

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The time of day has a significant effect on your productivity Thomas Oppong

A growing body of research on ultradian rhythms suggests that our day is driven by cycles that affect how alert and productive we are. Read More

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5 things to know about your coworkers with kids Sarah Landrum

It turns out that there’s a lot to know about being a working parent, and learning what it’s like might make you a better boss and colleague. Read More

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The 4 stages of burnout, as illustrated by ‘Sex and the City’Annamarie Houlis via Fairygodboss

An inner emptiness is one surefire sign of burnout and, often, to overcome this feeling, people turn to harmful activities. Read More

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10 ways to trick your brain into being more productive, according to a neuroscientist Allana Akhtar

For this reason, doing work in a busy coffee shop can be more productive because you don’t have any connection with those around you. Read More

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The value of allowing your children to struggle Ladders Contributor

Families have always been stronger when parents teach their kids difficult life lessons, even though it risks relational adversity. Read More

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A professor explains why networking is a waste of time and what you should be doing instead Ladders Contributor

The “heart” of networking is rooted in selfishness, taking and using; while the great leaders all teach us that true success comes through serving. Read More

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3 ways to get rid of anger, according to neuroscience Eric Barker

How can you control angry emotions? Looking at the neuroscience, there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it. Here’s how. Read More

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