What core qualities most accurately indicate you’ll be a successful leader? They aren’t necessarily what you’d expect. When you consider iconic leaders like Steve Jobs and Elon Musk, you probably think of charisma, unwavering confidence, and an insatiable desire to bring about transformative change. But it turns out these oft-cited qualities are more exceptions than rules when […]

Should you still bring a paper copy of your résumé to an interview? What about a hard copy of a PowerPoint in case of a technology fail? Should you pull out your planner or your phone when scheduling appointments? According to a 2015 Pew Research poll, the workforce today is comprised nearly equally of Millennials, […]

It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it. It’s an old cliché, but it’s true. That’s why body language is such a crucial part of communicating. The way you act can warp the entire meaning of what you’re saying. That being said, bad body language habits are the often hardest habits to break. […]

Fact #1: After you’ve interviewed for a job, hiring managers don’t always get back to you in the time frame they told you they would. Fact #2: You should absolutely follow up with a polite email if you’re expecting to hear back and you haven’t. Fact #3: You can use this message not just to […]

We all define “success” differently, but most 20-somethings associate it with happiness, good health, a strong social network, and a well-balanced life. According to experts, how you spend your downtime plays a huge part in your ability to achieve these things. “If you take time to recharge and pay attention to fitness and your diet, for […]

Ever have a day like this? One minute you’re prepping for your next status meeting. The next, an urgent email pops up and you begin replying — and before you can hit send a coworker alarms you with an instant message demanding your immediate attention to put out a fire. You notice a few strands […]

Life lessons are full of wisdom because they often have to be learned the hard way. However, the worst part about that process is realizing that sometimes, not every opportunity lasts forever. You finally “get it” long after the fact. If possible, it’s best to learn these seven things sooner rather than later: 1. If […]

As it turns out, becoming a leader in the workplace isn’t simply a matter of getting a promotion. “It’s achieved through the way you handle mundane, everyday interactions at work,” explains psychologist Ron Friedman. Last year, Friedman, the founder of Ignite80 and author of “The Best Place to Work,” organized an online summit on peak work […]

Biting your nails. Chewing with your mouth open. Speaking before you think. This is the kind of stuff we usually think about when we think of “bad habits.” But what about the bad habits that are hurting your performance at work? There’s a whole host of things many of us are guilty of doing every single day […]

What are you doing right now? Are you sitting at your desk, whiling away the time ’til happy hour? Are you recovering from the summer (while you simultaneously daydream about the upcoming long weekend?). Either way, my guess is that you probably aren’t thinking that hard about your career. But, did you know that there […]