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35+ ways to start an email (and a few ways not to)

Here’s a list of some greetings you can use in emails, some you shouldn’t, and some you really shouldn’t—no matter to whom they are being sent. Read More

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9 executive presence practices that arm you against ageism at work

But age discrimination in hiring has the potential to thwart all these reforms. Read More

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8 powerful ways to mold children into leaders

It’s the little things we do every day that mold children into the people they’ll become. Focus on these eight actions to help your children become leaders. Read More

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This undervalued and surprising virtue makes for the most effective leaders

According to Grannis, an effective leader is one that is aware of their weakness as much as their strengths. This requires reflections on past mistakes. Read More

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20 avoidable problems every company encounters

The system for promotion in any company makes a strong statement about what the leadership team values. Read More

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How to determine the ways your team wants to be shown appreciation

A key component is knowing your colleagues’ preferred language of appreciation and the actions that are important to them. Read More

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Hearing these 2 words at work could lead to better sleep, fewer headaches

A new study shows that hearing “thank you” at work can create a lasting boost of well-being that goes beyond the workday. Read More

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Professor on why so many ‘incompetent men’ end up in leadership positions

We’re not good at identifying what makes a good leader, says the author of “Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders? (And How to Fix It”). Read More

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6 proven reasons why innovative leaders are successful

Innovative leaders can anticipate potential obstacles and are not surprised when they pop up. 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.