Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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The college degree of the top-earning CEO in every state

We compiled a list of the highest-paid chief executive officers in each state and dug into each of their biographies to learn about their educational background – what they studied and where. Read More

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Empathy is not a weakness but a superpower

Empathy is more than a skill; it’s an invitation. We don’t need to read someone else’s mind to be empathetic. It requires understanding the depth of their feelings. Read More

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3 personality tests you must take (+ what they mean for your work life)

Use personality tests as tools, which when wielded properly, can help you better empathize with your coworkers and boss, reflect on yourself, and gain insight into how others view you. Read More

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You’ll be surprised by what the superstar founder of Bumble says about mentors

“If we’re going to be a part of making men treat women better, why don’t we start treating each other better?” Whitney Wolfe told Vogue Magazine. Read More

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No more colleagues and coworkers: Why you need friends at work

Friends buffer the stress response and friends give work meaning, so why aren’t companies doing everything they possibly can to cultivate connection? … Read More

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Learn how to identify leaders who need to build executive presence

When seeking out the underutilized members of your organization’s leadership, how are you identifying those that need to build a broader, stronger executive presence? … Read More

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How setbacks help us discover what we truly love

“Setbacks are the biggest tests that stand between us and the next level of significance. Something good always seems to come from a setback, even though it never seems like it in the moment.” … Read More

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5 reasons to become a life coach

A lot of life coaches first started out in a different profession altogether and then found themselves naturally migrating to life coaching. Read More

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The most creative way I’ve built a new habit

It is only one fruit among hundreds of my “creativity” with which I persisted to create my habit of talking to strangers. 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.