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Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

You’ve always been told to leave your emotions at the door, but research shows that you should actually embrace them improve your emotional intelligence. Read More

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The 3 components of successfully using humor in the workplace Ladders Contributor

When you’re intentional about the humor you use, you increase the chance that you’ll not only delight your audience but also achieve your goals. Read More

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11 tips to help you move on from a job rejection Allana Akhtar

If a hiring manager tells you that you were a good candidate, but they found a “rock star,” and they offer to keep in touch, don’t take that information lightly. Read More

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The science of happiness and effective teams Natalie Mendes

Happiness in your place of work is important because your emotions are contagious, like how whenever someone smiles at you, you naturally smile back. Read More

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Leadership lessons from Serena Williams and Michelle Obama Sue Hawkes

The reality for women in leadership is that our lives will never be an even 50-50 split. Read More

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3 reasons to choose a college based on price Anna Helhoski via Nerdwallet

The lower your college costs, the better the chance you’ll get a satisfying return on your investment. That means earning enough after graduating to justify the expense of attending school. Read More

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How writing changed my life and career Darius Foroux

Everyone can write for a day or two, but very few people write consistently for years. You need to write for a long time to see the actual benefits. Read More

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7 signs that you’re actually a problem employee Taylor Tobin via Fairygodboss

Problem employees aren’t always the blatant disasters we may assume. Sometimes, a more subtle brand of negative behaviors can turn a once-promising worker into a manager’s worst nightmare. Read More

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Are you using any of these 100,000 worst passwords for cybersecurity?Jennifer Fabiano

A new list identifies the top 100,000 worst passwords for cyber-security due to the frquency they are used as passwords in data breaches. Read More

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