Career Advice & Insights

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15 people share the worst advice they got when they were young

Sometimes the pearls of wisdom people dispense to us when we’re young and impressionable are misdirected, misinformed, or just plain bad – no matter how well-meaning the advisor. And sometimes that bad advice ends up being the most eye-opening of our lives. Read More

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The art of impermanence: The waves will come, just ride them better

Practicing mindfulness or allowing a state of impermanence doesn’t make the waves go away, but they don’t seem as big as they once were. Read More

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Why the idea of 'the big leap' is total nonsense

You don’t have to risk it all immediately to get what you’re hoping for. A big leap doesn’t guarantee you getting to your desired future faster. Read More

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1 characteristic which separates the hopeful from the heartbroken

In my experience, you don’t rich quickly. You don’t get fame quickly. You don’t get deep relationships quickly. Instead, you follow this process. Read More

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Here’s how successful people avoid information overwhelm

The best decision-makers in the world know that most of the information and choices out there are not only bad but harmful and destructive. Read More

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25 blogging tips for newbies and veterans

Whether you’re just getting started or have been blogging for a while, here are 25 tips that can help guide and direct you. Read More

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10 ways to make your direct reports more efficient

Most managers have likely never been coached for inefficiency, which makes it difficult when they encounter the situation in their direct reports. Read More

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Thinking, shallow and deep

A shallow thinker solves one problem with one known solution. A deep thinker approaches multiple problems from different angles. Read More

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6 things that kill morale

Managers must understand what they’re doing to kill morale. These are the worst offenders and must be abolished if you want to hang on to good employees. 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.