By Linda Le Phan – theLadders   We all want to be compensated well at our jobs. But, as we covered in our previous post, work can make us miserable even with a fat paycheck. There are workplace situations that, for some, come by so rarely that they are worth their weight in gold, and… read more

By Jerry Weissman – Forbes When business people hear “Let’s schedule a meeting,” they react the same as they would when they hear “Let’s schedule a root canal.” Meetings have long been—and continue to be—the Bermuda Triangle of business. In 2004, Patrick Lencioni offered his advice to make meetings more productive in his bestselling book, Death… read more

By Cassandra Frangos – Forbes The majority of executives I meet and coach have reached the C-suite in one of two typical ways. The first, internal promotion, has forever been the most common path to the top team. (Insiders account for 77% of all CEOs appointed as part of planned successions between 2012 and 2015.) The second… read more

By Adi Gaskell – Forbes   It’s well known that the modern employee is often a stressed employee.  Indeed, official government stats suggest that 40% of workers believe their job is extremely stressful, with 25% regarding it as the main stressor in their lives. Having a bit of a grumble with a colleague about something so stressful… read more

By Lindsay Tigar – theLadders In most companies, every quarter — or at least twice a year — you’re tasked with setting goals for yourself. As a way to manage your responsibilities, help you prioritize the most important deliverables and keep you tracking toward something, goals are often used as benchmarks of progress. If you… read more

By David Strut & Todd Nordstrom – Forbes   According to some psychologists, “the fear of rejection is one of our deepest human fears.” Without a doubt, most of us can remember times in our lives and careers when we’ve feared rejection—asking someone out on a date or applying for a new job. But, there’s something even… read more

By Andy Kiersz & Rachel Gillett – theLadders Some jobs intrinsically have more health risks than others. A flight attendant working in close quarters with passengers is more likely to catch an infectious disease than a lawyer working in an office, for example. Factor in the greater exposure to cosmic radiation, abnormal sleep patterns, and… read more

By Linda Le Phan – theLadders   If you’re a working adult (of any age!), you’re probably used to managing your own schedule, priorities, and workload. But have you ever thought about the need to manage your boss/manager? Because believe it or not, it’s a real thing and it’s referred to in business management as managing… read more

By Sarah Landrum –    theLadders   There’s nothing quite like breaking the conversational barrier with a friend or co-worker. In order to reach that level of chummy rapport, though, you have to endure a bit of small talk. Lots of people find it difficult to make small talk, and it’s no surprise why: You’re… read more

By Lydia Dishman-Fast Company Fear not, robots aren’t coming for your work. Ninety-one percent of employers in the U.S. say they’re keeping their workforce as is, or plan to hire more people in the next two to three years as a result of automation. This is according to a new report from ManpowerGroup that surveyed 19,718 employers… read more