Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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3 questions I ask before making a decision

“These three questions often have no easy answers. But they’re well worth asking if you’re in the business of making difficult decisions.” … Read More

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Why leaders should write 'we/us' instead of 'I/me'

“Word choice can create unnecessary distance and fracture the relationship between management and staff. … Keep an eye on ‘I’.” … Read More

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4 unexpected lessons we can all learn from Beyonce's career

“Beyonce isn’t scared to celebrate her ‘paper’ and her personal successes. She is consistently proud of her own hustle.” … Read More

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This is what determines whether or not most people will become successful in life

The truth is, all excuses come back to one grand excuse, and that’s the beloved concept of time. And we all have the time. Read More

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The two words that will lead you to success and happiness

Say yes to things and stay active — especially socializing, which makes us happier. … Trying to do too many things is the path to mediocrity. Read More

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5 phrases that have no English translation, but totally capture what you’ve always wanted to say

Here are five words that quickly and beautifully distill some very “Thrivey” concepts less elegantly rendered in English. Read More

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70% of female executives feel bullied by women – Here's how to stop it

“I can see how it is easy to fall into bullying roles themselves — often those who are bullied end up turning into bullies.” … Read More

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These are the best laptops you can buy right now

Smartphones may have taken over much of people’s screen time, but you still need a “real” computer. Read More

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This is the antidote to failure

When we react to failure with shame or anger, two things happen: First, we forego a learning opportunity. Second, we empower it. 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.