Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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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These 6 words will get you unstuck Ladders Contributor

Misplaced culpability is destructive: to business, to relationships, and to your own mental health. Dragons are difficult enough to slay; the last thing you need is to feed them. Read More

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13 things that will happen when you 'level-up' as a person Benjamin P. Hardy

It won’t be long until you get your stride back. But this time, you’ll be more evolved. More able. The stakes will be higher. You’ll have more help and support. Everything will mean more. Read More

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8 superpowers startup founders wish they had Ladders Contributor

Question: If you could have one business superpower, what would it be? … Read More

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Seven wellness hacks to supercharge your creativity before 10 a.m.Lindsay Tigar

From what happens within the first hour after your alarm clock sounds to what you do right before you lock your front door, try these wellness hacks to boost your creativity, ASAP. Read More

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7 types of words you need to stop capitalizing Danny Rubin

Capitalization matters. When you handle upper and lowercase words like a pro, it shows poise, smarts and maturity. Proper capitalization is one more way to distance yourself from the competition. Read More

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6 critical missteps that hurt your career advancement Jo Miller

Let’s face it: it isn’t easy to break out and establish yourself as an up-and-coming leader inside a large corporation. In fact, some days you can feel like the best kept secret in the organization. If you are wondering how to become a leader or how to get promoted, be sure to avoid the following. Read More

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