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Productivity
5 ways introverts silently succeed at work

“Introversion is one of the most misunderstood (yet most widely recognized and talked about) dimensions of human personality,” according to Scientific American, which
documented some of the Quiet Leadership Institute’s work. Read More

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Are humans inherently compassionate? This study has the answer

A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports concluded that altruism might actually be closer to an instinct that it is to a developed trait. Read More

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These are the critical things entrepreneurs need to know

Being an entrepreneur is going to shake your life. Good luck. Read More

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Why thinking outside of the box (by itself) doesn’t work

Most of us would agree that we all have a certain way of thinking. We’ve been taught our whole lives that our own way of thinking is thinking “inside the box.” We’ve been told many times that we need to learn to think “outside the box.” I contend that this doesn’t work. When we’re in … Read More

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I quit checking my email after hours for one week and this is what happened

I quit checking my email between the hours of 5 pm and 8 am for one week to see if I could lower my stress level, re-prioritize my time, and conquer my fears of missing important messages. Read More

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6 new office gadgets to increase your productivity

A slow and half-broken laser printer or a laptop that barely runs will impede your workday. You’ll struggle to perform basic tasks as everyone else in the office hums along at lightning speed. Read More

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How super successful people deal with the afternoon slump

So how do we get over this disastrous afternoon slump? We look to successful people around us who have figured out how to overcome this dreaded time period. Read More

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The power of a 15-minute nap at midday

What if the key to unlocking more energy and working for longer is taking a nap in the middle of the day? Before you judge me, remember this: … Read More

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12 executives who get up before 6 am on how to become a morning person

If you’ve always wanted to be part of the crew that watches the sunrise, you’re in luck. We have some killer strategies from executives who rise as early as 3 am, every damn morning. Here, their words of wisdom. 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.