By Nicholas Cole – Ladders Being an effective leader is not inherent in every person. Sure, some people are born with “leadership tendencies,” but leadership is a skill as much as anything else — and to be an effective leader, you need to put in the time and practice to effectively inspire and guide those… read more

By Kaitlyn McInnis – Ladders While uncertainty and unknown have become the new normal in the age of COVID-19, it’s arguably felt the most when it comes to employment and job availability. As thousands of people across the country have filed for unemployment, it’s only natural to feel a slight unease given everything going on…. read more

Article by Tyler Hicks – Recruiter.com   It’s one of the best problems an entrepreneur can have: too much work. You put in the time, you built your business, and now clients are clamoring for your talents. It can feel like staring down a daunting ski slope: You know it’s going to be a fun ride, and it took… read more

By Phuong Uyen Tran – Successful Business News Young leaders typically go too far or not far enough. They are born to take chances but when the time comes, many retreat to what they have been told by elders or those with more experience. There is something to be said for brash youth, its penchant… read more

By Steve Adcock – Ladders Most of us can instantly spot toxic behavior in other people. But, we are less likely to spot that same type of behavior in ourselves. After all, that’s human nature. Toxic behaviors are things we do that disrupt, frustrate, or harm people around us – and oftentimes, even ourselves. From… read more

By Donah Mbabazi – The New Times The coronavirus pandemic has continued to create challenges. A number of companies have closed down while others are laying off workers, and this has intensified the issue of unemployment and consequently pushing many into a sudden job hunt. Because of the current dynamics, succeeding on the job market… read more

By Jennifer Fabiano – Ladders The Bureau of Labor Statistics released data showing that in the U.S., women earn 81 cents for every one dollar that men make in 2020. The gender pay gap looks at the median salary for men and women regardless of their job type or seniority within their organization. An analysis of the data shows… read more

By Anouare Abdou – Ladders This year, the number of female Fortune 500 CEOs reached an all-time high, with 37 female CEOs running Fortune 500 companies. While the thought of breaking records seems promising when it comes to diversity in the C-suite, the bigger picture is still stark: Only 7.4% of Fortune 500-ranked businesses are led by women. So… read more

By Marcel Schwantes – INC. Habits that may keep your people from jumping ship… Bosses come and go like the seasons. Unfortunately, so do many employees, as overwhelming data shows that people don’t leave jobs; they leave their bosses. Truly good leaders, however, will master the essential skills required to inspire, motivate, and engage human beings through close relationships… read more