Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

You want to make a great first impression and appear at the top of your game even though you don’t know what to expect. Check these tasks off your to-do list the night before the big day so that you’re completely prepared. Read More

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Get serious about networking: 5 tips for making a connection Obinna Ekezie

Networking is the ultimate route, and the reasons are endless. You’ll meet investors, leaders, and potential team members. Here are some of my favorite networking methods that continue to work for me. Read More

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18 pros and cons of being an employee vs. being an entrepreneur Sophia Anderson

Both being an employee and being an entrepreneur have their own advantages and disadvantages. Entrepreneurs are often portrayed as happy and free, risk takers that have the benefits of controlling their own time and income. They often have uncapped potential earning and can jump from industry to industry using and developing business skills that ultimately add to their success and experience. Read More

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This is how to make close friends: 4 surprising secrets from research Eric Barker

In many cases, we make mistakes that prevent us from really connecting with others and end up with lukewarm friendships but no idea how to deepen them. Time to fix that. Read More

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How to lead with influence instead of authority Ladders Contributor

It is important to understand that leadership is not about title, level, or office. Equally important to mention is that the best of leaders are even better followers. Read More

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Why 'am I a success or a failure?' is the wrong question to ask Bob Sutton

It is best to travel through life with a focus on what you are learning and how to get a little wiser and better right now, rather than fretting or gloating over what you’ve done in the past (and seeing yourself as a winner or loser). Read More

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The hosts of this hot podcast say this is the key to bootstrapping your business Meredith Lepore

Emily Thompson and Kathleen Shannon are the hosts of the Being Boss podcast, and now they have written a book that digs into the mindset, habits, routines, boundaries, branding, marketing tactics, business strategies, systems, and processes that help you make money doing what you love. Read More

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What can I do for 10 minutes every day that will change my life?Andrew Ferebee

Even though I practice these habits for more than 10 minutes a day, they can be practiced for as long or short a time period as you want. All you need is a timer, a piece of paper, a pencil, and a motivated attitude. Here are 4 habits that can change your life in only 600 seconds a day. Read More

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6 TED talks that could help you harness your inner creativity Sami Allen

These six TED Talks below focus on the creative process: where to find it, how to maintain it and, if you lose it, how to get it back. More importantly, they teach you how to be flexible while finding your next big idea. Prepare to be inspired, friends. Read More

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