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Three reasons being a mentor can help the mentor’s career … Read More

Assess for success: What you don’t know can hurt you Ladders Contributor

Face it, being assessed can make you feel vulnerable, like you’re in one of those attractive hospital gowns waiting for your doctor to give you every diagnostic test possible. Uncomfortable doesn’t even begin to describe it. But just like that medical examination, assessments of your strengths and weaknesses as part of the job-search process are … Read More

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27 ways to get better at public speaking Rachel Weingarten

Stand in front of a room full of people and lead a meeting with confidence. Here’s how to get past the dread and anxiety that comes with public speaking. Read More

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12 books that every leader should read Bob Sutton

The best material out there on leading teams, creativity, and organization behavior. Read More

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Can’t kick a bad habit? You’re probably doing it wrong Nir Eyal

By slowly ratcheting up what you don’t do, you invest in a new identity through your record of successfully dropping bad habits from your life. Over time, it adds up to a whole new you. Read More

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How to find career and confidence lessons from TED talks Rachel Weingarten

I’m almost sure that this winter will ultimately be scientifically proven to have been at least 400 times longer than the average winter. And along with the cold and gloom, not only am I not in the mood for socializing, I can barely motivate myself to even do anything work related outside of my immediate … Read More

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How to keep growing as a professional despite the day-to-day corporate grind Jane Burnett

With so much on your plate during the average week, it’s entirely possible for your professional growth to slip through the cracks. Here’s how to make sure you keep focused on your long-term goals while juggling all your work responsibilities. Read More

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Eight things smart people never reveal about themselves at work Travis Bradberry

Top 8 things smart people never reveal at work. Read More

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Study: Yes, you can be too smart for your own good Monica Torres

You can, in fact, be too smart for your own good, according to a study on what people really want in employees and bosses. Tip: Intelligence isn’t it. Read More

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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

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7 things you should never ask your boss

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