Jeff Bezos has made enough mistakes and seen enough success that he's qualified to offer advice of all kinds. Some of his most intriguing came from … [Read more...]
Want to Spot Con Artists and Avoid Their Scams? A Harvard Psychologist Says to Look for These Traits
Getting ripped off robs you of personal finances and a sense of security--but you can fight back
It's an important business and life skill to be able to spot people with hidden agendas. But it's an important survival skill to be able to spot outright scam artists--devious … [Read more...]
This 2-Year Google Study Says Your Team Will Be Successful if They Can Answer Yes to These 5 Questions
A Google team studied 180 teams and identified telltale signs of a world-class unit
Looking back on my corporate career, there are teams I was on that stood out. I felt like I was part of something special, achieving something that could only be achieved by a … [Read more...]
Google Tried to Prove Managers Don’t Matter. Instead, It Discovered 10 Traits of the Very Best Ones
Google's definition of what makes the very best managers will help you be your very best
It's not every day you learn of a really smart company setting out to prove that managers don't matter. But that's exactly what Google did … [Read more...]
The Most Successful Children Have Parents Who Play These 8 Roles, According to This Harvard Researcher
Wearing all these hats isn't as daunting as it sounds--but they all need to be in your wardrobe
Spotting patterns, trends, and formulas make our work (and life) easier. But I never thought I'd see someone unlocking the formula for the hardest job of all--raising … [Read more...]
Harvard Research: To Make a Great First Impression Do This 1 Small Thing Successful Speed Daters Do
It's dead simple but so often overlooked and misunderstood
Making a great first impression is so much better than having to overcome a bad first impression. But it's easier said than done. Big first impressions come from small … [Read more...]
Want to Fire Your Boss? You Can’t, But You Can Cope Better By Doing These 6 Things
You can manage toxic managers. It takes deep breaths and these half-dozen hacks
There's nothing more devastating to one's engagement level, happiness, or productivity than a toxic boss. They change the entire way you view your … [Read more...]
Science Reveals the Surprising Reason Why We Choke Under Pressure (And How to Avoid It)
When the drama builds our brain takes a detour. Redirect
We all face high-pressure situations; a big presentation or meeting, a huge sales call, an important performance or big game, a key investor pitch. No matter how … [Read more...]
Following The ’90 Percent Rule’ Will Make You Stop Undermining Yourself With Negative Self-Talk
Follow this rule and use one powerful acronym to beat back those self-beatdowns
It's a habit as natural as chewing your fingernails, but one far more insidius: negative self-talk. When we continually spiral downward after riding a wave of negative … [Read more...]
How Do You Know You’re In a Successful Marriage? Melinda and Bill Gates Say This 1 Thing Is the Surest Sign
A strong marriage equals a happier, more successful life
With all the focus on building a happy and successful life, it's nice when we're reminded that for those who have chosen life-partners, the goodness starts with … [Read more...]
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