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Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

Have you ever noticed how some people just seem to drift through life, without direction or purpose? Maybe you’ve noticed that about your own life. Read More

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How digital nomads adjusted when going back to office life Lindsay Tigar

How do they do it? Can it be done? Here, former digital nomads share how they readjusted to office life once they unpacked their bags … for good. Read More

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How to train yourself to see food as fuel Ladders Contributor

I talked to Ellie Rome, a certified health and wellness coach, to learn more about how to train yourself to view food as what it truly is — fuel for our body and its many incredible functions. Read More

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The story behind Aretha Franklin's 'Respect' shows us how to make projects our own Monica Torres

Aretha Franklin, the great American singer who became a defining voice of the 20th century and the acclaimed Queen of Soul, died at her home in Detroit on Thursday from pancreatic cancer, her publicist said. She was 76. “We have been deeply touched by the incredible outpouring of love and support we have received from … Read More

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What to do (and not do) when you’re unemployed Maggie Germano

Unemployment can wreak havoc on your peace of mind and your finances. There are some steps you can take to try to limit that negative impact. Read More

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How to become the best version of yourself John P. Weiss

I’ve noticed three ugly qualities in people that can prevent you from becoming better versions of yourself: Greed. Vanity. Addiction. Read More

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10 ways to determine if you have healthy or destructive passion Benjamin P. Hardy

The problem for most people is that they believe that passion is the moving cause, when in reality, passion is an effect. Read More

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This is how to execute an idea better than anyone else Ladders Contributor

More often than not, you need to hold your idea up to critique and make sure it’s durable. You have to be relentless in search of data to disprove your hypothesis and if your idea survives, you may be onto something. Read More

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Suspect your new hire won't make it?Kirstin Lynde

Leaders fall into some common “traps” when confronted with the new hire who is stumbling. Here are 4 of the most common pitfalls and how to avoid them. Read More

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