3 Simple Phrases That Will Make You A Star At Work, Especially If You’re An Introvert by:William Arruda

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In my field, one of the biggest myths is that you have to be an extrovert to build a successful personal brand. In fact, I’ve written about the ways introverts can actually have a competitive edge in branding. This is partly because managing your online presence and virtual networking have never been easier. But face-to-face… read more

Be a Better Manager with These 4 Tips

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How to be the effective leader your team needs Are you leading your employees to the best of your ability? Brian Tracy, speaker and top-selling author, shares four essential actions for leaders who want to bring their team to success. For motivational and effective leadership, a leader must: 1. Keep people in the know. Your… read more

10 Ways Successful People Stay Calm

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The ability to remain calm under pressure is a massive predictor of success. In this article, originally posted on LinkedIn Pulse provide 10 strategies you can start using today. The ability to manage your emotions and remain calm under pressure has a direct link to your performance. At TalentSmart, we have conducted research with more than… read more

15 Traits of Unabashedly Successful Women

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Every week for the past year I’ve interviewed a successful woman: scientists, athletes, a rabbi, activists, an astronaut, authors and entrepreneurs. Each woman has a story; each one is different. But perhaps unsurprisingly, there are traits and characteristics that they have in common. It’s fascinating to learn from them, and now I get to share… read more

Rohn: 7 Personality Traits of a Great Leader

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The qualities of skillful leadership – by Jim Rohn If you want to be a leader who attracts quality people, the key is to become a person of quality yourself. Leadership is the ability to attract someone to the gifts, skills and opportunities you offer as an owner, as a manager, as a parent.16 Jim Rohn… read more

11 horrible body language habits that are hard to quit, but you’ll be glad you did

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Jacquelyn Smith and Áine Cain It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it. It’s an old cliché, but it’s true. That’s why body language is such a crucial part of communicating. The way you act can warp the entire meaning of what you’re saying. That being said, bad body language habits are the… read more

Five Signs You Need A Pay Raise — And Five You Don’t

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Liz Ryan Shutterstock Everybody wants to get paid more money, so we can’t blame managers for being skeptical when someone says “I need a raise!” Every manager, supervisor and team leader has heard “I need a raise!” a million times. When you decide to pitch your boss on the idea of giving you a pay… read more

7 Tips To Kick Your Career Into A Higher Gear

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Lisa Quast , CONTRIBUTOR Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. (Photo: Shutterstock) Are you just back from vacation, feeling refreshed and ready to take on more career challenges? Now’s the time to use that energy to propel yourself forward by creating a career development plan! Here’s how. Look in the mirror. Begin by… read more