“be Better” Tips for Everyone
The 5 qualities of an authentic person
By Christopher D Conners – Ladders “To be authentic, we must cultivate the courage to be imperfect — and vulnerable. We have to believe that we are fundamentally worthy of love and acceptance, just as we are. I’ve learned that there is no better way to invite more grace, gratitude and joy into our lives…
Read MoreAspiring CEOs, do these 7 things if you want to get and keep a job as the top boss
By Arianne Cohen – FastCompany Snagging an open CEO seat these days is tough: Today’s departing CEOs cling to their jobs for an average of 10 years (up from 7 years a decade ago), and a stunning 9 out of 10 CEO hirings come from internal candidates (just two years ago, 40% of new CEO hires were…
Read MoreHere’s the salary you need to earn to retire in 20 years with $1 million—without saving more than 15% of your income
By Emmie Martin – CNBC MakeIt To have enough money in retirement, experts typically recommend building up at least $1 million in savings. But if you wait to start putting money away, the amount you need to save each month to reach seven figures skyrockets. If you aren’t planning to sock away half of your paycheck,…
Read MoreBelonging At Work Is Essential—Here Are 4 Ways To Foster It
By Rebecca Fraser-Thill – Forbes In the complex study of human psychology, one finding is remarkably consistent: our well-being rests squarely on our connection to others. When we feel like we belong, we experience meaning, life satisfaction, physical health and psychological stability. When we feel excluded, physical pain and a wide range of psychological ailments result. The Costs…
Read MoreHow to deal with a manager who doesn’t manage
By Dina Smith – Fast Co. If you’re used to a micromanaging boss, it might seem like a dream to have a boss that leaves you alone. But too much of that can also be a bad thing. If your current boss is overly controlling or micromanages you, having a boss who leaves you alone and lets…
Read MoreEmployers Want Candidates with Potential
By Jeff Berger – UndercoverRecruiter ‘Harvard’ or ‘Oxbridge’ are often mentioned in the same sentence as ambitious global business leaders and the political elite – most relevantly with current US President Donald Trump has earned an economics degree from the University of Pennsylvania and Boris Johnson, Great Britain’s 28th Prime Minister, having attended The University…
Read More7 inarguable signs your job security is at risk
By Kayla Heisler via Fairygodboss-Ladders At first, you assure yourself you’re being paranoid, but eventually, the clues start to add up. There are many reasons why you may find your job security at risk, and not all of them have to do with you being a ‘bad’ employee. Sometimes moves are being made behind the scenes…
Read More10 Common Leadership Styles
Indeed At some point in your career, you may take on a leadership role in some capacity. Whether you’re leading a meeting, a project, a team or an entire department, you might consider identifying with or adopting a defined leadership style. Most professionals develop their own style of leadership based on factors like experience and…
Read MoreHow to respectfully quit your job
By Billie Peacock – Ladders Leaving a job can be a humbling process filled with questions and uncertainty. The truth is, everyone in the world at one point has wanted to quit their job. On average, employees who change jobs every two to three years earned 1 percent more year over year than those who stayed…
Read More5 Signs Your Boss Doesn’t Like You As Much As You Think
By Elana Lyn Gross – Ladders Your boss’s impression of you is important since he or she largely controls the projects you work on and whether you are promoted or fired. If you have a strong relationship, your boss can become your biggest advocate. If you don’t, your job could be on the line. Some…
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