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Inspiring life lessons from our favorite bold women, real and fictional

From Microsoft VPs to the writer behind Mary Tyler Moore, these women can inspire anyone to reach higher. Read More

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Women keep getting interrupted in meetings. Here’s how to stop it.

Women get interrupted more often. Here’s how to push back without looking insecure. Read More

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How swearing at work can help you succeed | Ladders

Profanity can be a powerful tool in the workplace. Read More

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Please don’t flirt on LinkedIn

Where do broken hearts go? Not LinkedIn. Read More

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I gave an elevator pitch in an elevator, and it worked—sort of | Ladders

In a world filled with so much information, it’s time to rethink the prepared networking speech. Read More

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You are not a UPS truck. Avoiding life's left turns isn't the answer. | Ladders

Time hacks often miss the point. When we build the lives we want, time saves itself. Read More

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How to dress for the job interview: Advice from designers of Scandal and The Good Wife

This is why everyone in offices on TV looks so strong. Read More

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Actually, you don't need purpose in your career | Ladders

Wanting “purpose” in your job is just an excuse for not knowing and appreciating how you create value. Read More

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5 reasons big money doesn't get people excited about working in Silicon Valley

When a $700,000 salary just isn’t enough. 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.