Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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Are you stuck in the Shallow of life? Here’s how to get out

How do we inoculate or rescue ourselves from the shallow of life? How do we cope with these unwanted challenges and realities of middle age and beyond? … Read More

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The truth isn’t what you think it is

What I do know is that if art has any real purpose beyond its role as an outlet of expression and connection, it’s to mimic the dance of truth and reality. Read More

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6 presentation pitfalls that kill your credibility

Delivering a powerful, memorable presentation requires a lot of hard work, practice, and preparation. Read More

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Your big break is never coming (do this instead)

As Walter Matthau once said to a young actor who had recently moved to Hollywood and was waiting for his Big Break: “Kid, it’s not the one big break. It’s the 50 big breaks.” … Read More

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Don’t change everyone else, change yourself

If we want to influence change in our spouse we must first begin to change our own negative patterns which may contribute to the relationship problems. Read More

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The #1 reason people don’t succeed

Most people, if they are honest with themselves, want “success” because of some form of status it will give them. Read More

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Lessons from Bradley Cooper in empowering people

I saw “A Star Is Born” on opening weekend and, despite my outlandish expectations, it was one of the best movie experiences I’ve had in years. But that doesn’t mean I planned to write about it. However, reading and watching the discussion around the film has revealed to me surprising details that matter for leaders … Read More

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Dear (career) diary: 10 career tips I’d tell my former self

Read on to see what pieces of career wisdom most professionals wish they would have known earlier in their career. Read More

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4 proven ways to change your life (2 are really easy!)

You can use any of them to change your life, but they are not equal. 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.