Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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How Aesop got it right: 6 reasons stories can motivate your team

From Aristotle, Plato and Socrates to Jesus and Confucius. All used stories grounded in daily life rather than just stating principles. Read More

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Risk aversion: Always protect the downside

The whole purpose of protecting the downside is preventing total annihilation. You can’t put all your life energy into only one thing. Read More

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6 steps to take now if you want to change your career path next year

Here’s the deal though: Changing careers isn’t an easy process, and may require some unpaid downtime to make it a reality. Read More

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What you’ll gain by doing nothing (and it’s all good)

I extol the advice on the regular to do anything, no matter how small. Anything is better than nothing. Nothing does simply that … nothing. Or does it? … Read More

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Why active listening will fix all your work problems

I want to convince you that paying attention to how people are being listened to on your team will benefit your team – and your organization – in huge ways. Read More

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Reese Witherspoon’s honest parenting technique is essential for success

Reese Witherspoon on parenting: “Guess what, kids? You’re going to be disappointed and uncomfortable once in a while.” This can be applied to adults too. Read More

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The biggest reason to do work you love

Those gone from my life form the foundation of who I am. They directly impact my thoughts and actions. Their memory is indelible. Read More

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4 steps to deescalate the drama from mean people

These are boundary issues. The bottom line is when others don’t have them you must create them for yourself in order to succeed. Read More

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5 surprising walkable cities to enjoy holiday cheer

Consider planning a getaway to enjoy the season charming downtowns are packed with programming and holiday spirit. 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.