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What’s your leadership style?

Becoming a great leader can be as simple as adapting the right style.  If you are in a leadership position or are about to be, take a look at some of these successful leadership styles. While some people adopt just one, many people use a combination of styles. Democratic.  This approach includes all members of the team when it … Read More

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The Foundation of Winning Leadership

Are you a winning leader? Use these tips to become one. Few of us are born leaders. Many shy away from the job. And even more lack the dedication and passion it takes to mold and mentor a team of multifaceted talents. There are several reasons why certain professionals avoid management positions, or why management … Read More

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Which office personality are you?

Are you the alpha dog or the bushy-tailed bambi? Find out your office persona with this quiz. If you have worked in different environments, it may seem as though the same kinds of people surround you. Take this quiz to spot what workplace archetype your co-worker falls under. Better yet, find out where you fit … Read More

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In Defense of Summer Fridays in a 24/7 Work World

Share the love this summer by incorporating one of the hottest incentives into your business plan. I like to believe I’m as hard-working as the next guy or girl. Being full time at WeWork, deputy editor of OhThePeopleYouMeet.com and holding a Travel+SocialGood board position is no cakewalk. Honestly, it’s a lot to juggle most days. … Read More

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7 Essential Habits of Incredibly Happy People

Make these commitments to increase your happiness and improve your life. In her book ” The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want,” University of California-Riverside professor of psychology Sonja Lyubomirsky explains how each of us has the ability to attain greater happiness. According to her research, 50 percent of … Read More

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3 Unexpected Ways to Get Ahead at Work

Want to impress your boss and advance your career? Try these unusual tactics. It goes without saying that the best way to impress your boss is to be great at what you do. However, it takes more than simply meeting deadlines and delivering results to get management’s attention and quickly climb up the corporate ladder. … Read More

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6 Simple Ways to Stand out at Your Next Business Meeting

Make your mark during your next business meeting by employing these key tips. Work meetings have a bad rap in today’s workplace. Do a quick poll around the office and you’re sure to find that most of your colleagues would gladly wipe a few meetings off their calendar, if given the choice. However, when meetings … Read More

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4 #NYFW trends you can wear at the workplace

Runway models shouldn’t have all the fun! Translate these fashion week looks into workplace-appropriate attire. Last week, the top fashion brands in the world descended on New York City for New York Fashion Week 2015. And it looks like the latest and greatest in fashion have equipped us with vibrant, eye-catching trends that steer away … Read More

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Monday motivation: 10 inspirational career quotes

Use these motivational career quotes to give yourself a Monday morning boost of inspiration. We’re all striving for different things in our careers. Some of us are hoping to land a job we truly love, some are looking to ace a review or earn a bump in salary, and some of us are just trying … Read More

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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.