With such a tight labor market and so many bad bosses to leave behind, it's a golden age for job hunters. So how not to miss a golden opportunity? I know a … [Read more...]
Jeff Bezos Says to Build a Life You’re Proud of, Ask These 12 Questions
The Amazon CEO is known for offering sage advice--this may be his deepest dose
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...]
This Is the Single Most Important Question to Ask Before Promoting or Hiring a Leader
This surprising, heartfelt question distinguishes the very best leaders and best candidates to promote/hire
What makes for the best kind of leader? It's a question that produces an infinite number of opinions. And how do you know whether or not to hire/promote a leader into a role … [Read more...]
Google’s Top Productivity Expert Just Shared the Top 10 Tips for Managing Your Email
No one's elated about email, but you can make it work for you with these powerful tips
There are no shortage of hacks for just about everything, but I always pay attention to the latest productivity tips for my readers (and myself). Especially when they … [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...]
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