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The President of American Express Travel answers the ‘What is your work style?’ question

At a recent event for American Express Travel celebrating the top 2020 Trending Destinations featuring Amex ambassador Venus Williams, the veteran executive spoke with Ladders News about what makes her tick and specifically her work style. Read More

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4 ways to stop checking your email so frequently

Checking email when transitioning makes sense if that’s the only time you have to check your email, but in most cases, it is a counterproductive habit. Read More

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5 habits that will help your brain stay in peak condition

Our brains are on auto-pilot most of the time. Begin to notice the world around you. Awaken your senses to the world around you. Read More

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9 life lessons from Seneca on how to manage your time effectively

Seneca’s words of wisdom are a powerful reminder to treat time as our most valuable, non-renewable resource. They reveal a puzzling paradox in human life. Read More

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5 ways to re-energize your life and get more done

I bet you’ll see your energy levels skyrocket as you continue to win and make your big plans for 2020. Chances are, you’ve come a long way. Read More

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Is ‘climate despair’ making people depressed?

Today’s generation is experiencing more mental health issues than ever – some of it is attributed to uncertainty about the future of the earth. Read More

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What to do with those holiday leftovers? Look to the French

Why did “leftovers” make the leap from insipid plates peddled by “arlequins” to inspired dishes perfected by culinary artists? … Read More

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New study reveals the way we remember facts can spread misinformation

The study found that people given accurate statistics on a controversial issue tended to misremember those figures to comply with commonly held beliefs. Read More

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Cruising the Danube at Christmas

In a scene out of a fairytale, gingerbread house-like stalls adorned with twinkle lights filled the square in front of St. Stephens Cathedral. 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.