Career Advice & Insights

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Productivity
What I learned hot air ballooning over the Nevada dessert

Observing every year from below, they might never ride in a balloon, but today I was going up and away from the festival crowds. Read More

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Instant gratification: A success poisoned

The faulty definition of success causes us to be skewed toward instant gratification. We want badly those shiny results, and we want them NOW. Read More

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5 quick tips for dressing like you give a damn

There are a few things you can do to find the line between — and to show your significant other that you’re making the effort. Read More

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The 15-minute daily ritual that drastically improved my confidence

I started setting aside time every day to recognize what I’d done and thereby keep tabs on my progress toward short- and long-term goals. Read More

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A changing mindset: Turning judgement into understanding

Turn your thoughts into action by practicing empathy in order to change your mindset and turn your judgements into something positive. Read More

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It’s time to move your butt if you want a better career!

It’s almost a new year, people, Let’s MOVE IT! Time to make good on a bad thing because this life of yours ain’t gonna change itself! … Read More

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What’s your why? 11 life questions every 30-something needs to ask

Real thinking takes time. And at the end of it – if you’ve done it right – the questions you once thought were important may not matter at all. Read More

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Career lessons from TV’s reboot season

The TV landscape (like the workplace) is shifting – however slowly – to include women that are smart, fierce and talented in leading roles. Read More

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New Google shortcuts to make your workflow easier

As part of this quest to save you a little more time, Google has introduced new browser shortcuts for users of G Suite apps to help you. 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.