If you’re into astrology, you might be counting down the days until April 25. That’s when Mercury retrograde, a cosmic event believed to impact our lives negatively, is supposed to end. If you’ve been struggling with misunderstandings, communication hiccups, brain fog, and a productivity slump lately, know that you’re not alone. Mercury’s retrograde lasts for … Read more
Many of us struggle with procrastination. With the lure of social media and the siren song of so many distractions on our devices, it’s understandable. But procrastinating can be one of the most insidious habits. Procrastination can keep you from growing your career. It can even get in the way of your relationships. But if … Read more
Picture this: You’ve landed that coveted new job but as you settle into your role, you notice a subtle erosion of your self-worth and confidence. This experience might mean you are dealing with a narcissist. An office narcissist is a figure whose insatiable appetite for admiration and knack for manipulation turns the workplace into a … Read more
Our careers are made up of millions of decisions. Because of this, the number-one habit of successful people is that they make good decisions. And once they make a decision, they don’t spend time worrying about whether the decision is right or wrong. Successful people deal with the consequences of their decisions as they arise … Read more
Nicole Krensky believes she wouldn’t have her job as a product marketing director without a simple piece of advice she found lurking in a lifestyle Facebook group: Asking at the end of an interview, “Is there anything about my experience or our conversation that gives you pause in considering my candidacy?” The 35-year-old stumbled upon … Read more
Everyone has off days at work, and sometimes the bad outnumber the good. It can be tempting to “quiet quit,” doing the bare minimum while you wait to clock out. In fact, according to Gallup’s 2023 State of the Global Workplace report, 60% of global workers have done just that. But why not change your … Read more
Andre Martin, PhD, is an organizational psychologist and currently the culture strategist at Joyful, a consulting firm helping leaders unleash the power of culture in their organizations. Formerly, he held the role of chief talent & learning officer at Nike, Mars, Target, and Google. Below, Martin shares five key insights from his new book, Wrong Fit, … Read more
Even on the limited social pasture of Zoom, it’s clear that 23-year-old Delaney Trail is a delight, one who delights in doing her job well. If you ask how she’s doing, she’ll say, “I’m just peachy,” and then she’ll launch into the topic at hand armed with extensive notes for each agenda item, making it … Read more
The worst case scenario has happened—you’ve become part of the layoffs sweeping tech, media, and countless other industries. If your first impulse is to make a public LinkedIn announcement, wait just a minute. Experts say posting your layoff is a delicate dance you’ll want to be strategic about—and you may not even want to post … Read more
Technological advancements are rapidly changing the way sales presentations look and sound. Newer tools of communication allow entire teams of professionals to reach farther and faster as they share their messages with listeners down the street, on the opposite coast, and across the globe. But no amount of sophisticated technology will ever supplant the necessity … Read more
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