Career Advice & Insights

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The incredible benefits of making people feel seen — and heard

There is no greater obligation that we have as leaders than to see those around us. Not just glance their way, but give them the experience of being fully seen. The opposite of invisible. Read More

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Why even ambitious people rarely become successful

“Success” can only truly occur internally because it is based on emotion. At the most basic level, success if your relationship with yourself. Read More

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Why full catastrophe living is slowing you down

There seem to be two kinds of people in life. Those who navigate around obstacles, and the ones who fall apart. Some people don’t waste time complaining. Read More

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4 career lessons to be learned from disco era

Sure, a majority popular disco anthems were about classic themes, but the ones that lasted beyond the days of disco had something extra as well. Read More

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3 signs a conversation needs to happen

While often avoided, productive conversations turn conflict into collaboration, reduce costly mistakes and create a culture of accountability. Read More

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Examples of soft skills that will get you promoted at work

It’s never to early to start thinking about a promotion at work, and these examples of soft skills will help you land the the gig. Read More

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Glenn Close reveals how she broke out of a cult to attend the College of William & Mary

Due to her upbringing in a “cult-like” society, she was 22-years-old as a freshman, after she finally broke away from the group and her parents. Read More

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NFL star Kirk Cousins advice for Michigan State graduates is so simple but brilliant

“Remember as you move forward, it’s who, not what, that counts the most,” Cousins said near the end of his address. “Don’t just deliver, over deliver.” … Read More

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7 thought experiments that might change your life and how to make more time tomorrow

Whenever you discuss work-life issues, you probably spend a lot of time talking about having appropriate boundaries and how to say “no.” … 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.