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Learning to unlink a trigger event from this self-defeating reaction is the first step in retaining your poise under pressure. Read More

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The negotiation soft skills you need and how to use them Career Contessa Editors

Possibly the most important aspect of learning and growing your negotiation skills is by enacting a growth mindset. Read More

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Why you may want to drink less than usual when you’re with coworkers CW Headley

While there are obvious downsides of the commingling of booze and professionalism, studies have suggested alcohol to be an effective bonding tool. Read More

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How long will my retirement savings last? Understanding the 4% rule Michael Dinich

Trying to figure out how much you should save for retirement or how long your savings will last? In today’s post, we are going to look at the 4% rule and how to use it to determine how much you should be saving or if you are ready for retirement. Follow Ladders on Flipboard! Follow Ladders’ … Read More

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Millennials are skipping the corner office: Here’s what they want instead Ladders Contributor

A shift has occurred and now bends toward a reconceptualization of what it means to succeed. Read More

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5 apps that can help maintain your work-life balance Sami Allen

Have you considered how factors like lack of sleep and missing meals could be contributing to your stress? … Read More

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Dalai Lama has the antidote to destructive emotions Gustavo Razzetti

In western culture, managing our emotions is associated with moral and social interaction, not for being a good person. Read More

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What if you are the one who’s wrong? Solve your conflicts without casualties Gustavo Razzetti

Learning matters more than trying to win infallible battles – history books are full of those already. Read More

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The unspoken rules of drinking with your younger coworkers Ladders Contributor

Make it a point to head over to the bar with your younger colleagues sometimes – and send regrets when you can’t. Read More

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