By Justin Bariso – INC. “You can’t be serious.” My team leader had just sent a text message, looking for an update on a task he had delegated: I was supposed to set up a team-building activity for our team’s monthly meeting. The only problem was it had been a super busy month, and I… read more

By Cohin Kakar – Entrepreneur The American education system is set up to teach and train individuals to become experts and key thought leaders in the specific fields that they choose. Given the rising costs of education, rarely can students choose more than one area to specialize in. If and when the day arrives that… read more

By Amanda Westland – Entrepreneur What is your why? If you are thinking about starting your own business, this is an important question to ask yourself. Why do you want to start a business? Is it because you feel called to a purpose? Is it because you feel burnt out and overwhelmed in your corporate… read more

By Sean Kernan – Ladders There are significant reasons to size up a person’s mental acuity. For example, if you are taking advice, interviewing, or communicating, it helps to know what you are working with. Many of the best managers are excellent at reading their audience. If you are looking for a one-shot way to… read more

By Kaitlyn McInnis – Ladders Sure, recruiters can’t outright ask your age—but it’s human nature to be curious about the personal details of those you’re getting to know. As such, you might want to prepare answers for sneaky questions that recruiters or hiring managers might try to slip into the conversation. Below, we’ve rounded up some… read more

By Emily Willingham – Scientific American The chorus of the theme song for the movie Fame, performed by actress Irene Cara, includes the line “I’m gonna live forever.” Cara was, of course, singing about the posthumous longevity that fame can confer. But a literal expression of this hubris resonates in some corners of the world—especially in the… read more

By Jeff Haden – Entrepreneur Every once in a while, even though the room is full of experienced and successful people, you meet a leader who stands out. You can know in an instant that they act, think, and guide differently than any other leader. But those individuals did not become great leaders overnight. Although some… read more