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Emails, Slack messages, and other forms of business communication can go wildly wrong when someone says something that could be misconstrued. Here’s how to clear up — and avoid — misunderstandings. Read More

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THIS IS NOT A DRILL: Don't blame the button presser, blame the button designer Monica Torres

Blaming a person is easy when an error like what happened in Hawaii causes headlines and panic. What’s more important is making sure the problem gets fixed so that mistakes and fluke events cannot be repeated by someone else. Read More

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8 quotations on leadership from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Monica Torres

Frequently quoted by leaders everywhere today for inspiration, Dr. King’s advice on leadership is as relevant and as urgent now as it was when he first gave it decades ago. Read More

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Survey: Majority of managers are uncomfortable giving feedback Monica Torres

Without regular feedback, teams fall apart. To be an effective manager, you need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Here’s how to be a strong communicator, even when you need to deliver bad news. Read More

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3 ways to tell if your relationship is ruining your career Lindsay Tigar

Giving your best both at work and in love is a tough task for most people, and it’s a big reason why work/life balance continues to be a pressing topic for many professionals. Is your relationship hurting your career? … Read More

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4 things to do when your manager treats you like a ghost Jane Burnett

Ever feel like your manager either doesn’t want you to succeed, or won’t even give you occasional praise, even when it’s well deserved? You definitely don’t have to suffer in silence — this is what you should do instead of feeling undervalued. Read More

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These were the craziest workplace surveillance stories of 2017 Monica Torres

New advances in technology are making it easier than ever for our employers to track our movements, whereabouts, and employability. These were the craziest stories of 2017. Read More

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How to survive Dry January at the office Monica Torres

As part of our New Year’s resolution to live healthier this year, many of us choose to forego alcohol for the month of January in a phenomenon known as Dry January. Here’s how to stick to it at work. Read More

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7 fool-proof ways to stay positive in a toxic workplace Ladders Contributor

There’s a lot we need to do as a culture to improve the workplace, and while generally speaking the workplace at large is moving in a more empathetic, positive direction, toxic environments still exist. So what can you do to remain positive if you find yourself in this type of situation? … Read More

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