Career Development
We need to kick our success addiction
Success can be measured in different ways. When it hinges entirely on our careers, we fall victim to a devastating addiction.
Don’t fall into the personal brand trap
Brands manufacture meaning through consensus; people must strive to create their own.
Is college worth it? 3 reasons it is (and 3 reasons it isn’t)
Is college worth it? This question may seem a no-brainer, but there are many reasons why it is worthy of serious deliberation. Here are three.
Improve your problem-solving with elastic thinking
Elastic thinking can reveal the assumptions that hamstring our ability to solve seemingly intractable problems.
Abusive bosses hide their own biases by blaming workers’ poor performance
Research shows self-ratings of personality traits like diligence are generally more accurate than ratings from others.
Ask Ethan: How can science PhDs succeed outside of academia?
You've spent almost a decade gaining extremely specialized skills. But that's ok; your value is greater than you realize.
How to manage life’s “inflection points” better
Inflection points veer life in unexpected directions. While unnerving, they provide opportunities for those who can navigate them.
Men think they’re brighter than they are and women underestimate their IQ
Psychologist Adrian Furnham has termed this effect the male hubris, female humility problem.
There are six types of worker, this study says. Which one are you?
Are you a striver or a pioneer?
What is tactical empathy and how can it help in negotiations at work?
And what if both parties are skilled at mirroring each other? Will it produce a stalemate?
Gender equality paradox: Does biology explain why men and women choose stereotypical jobs?
Iceland consistently ranks as the most gender-equal nation. It is also the nation where men and women are most likely to pursue sex-typical jobs.
Why our instincts about innovation and change work against us
New ideas inevitably face opposition. A new book called "The Human Element" argues that overcoming opposition requires understanding the concepts of "Fuel" and "Friction."
Five strategies for giving (and receiving) constructive criticism
Successful constructive criticism is as much about mindset as methods.
Should you join the Great Resignation?
Millions of Americans are quitting their jobs, but even if you can’t join the Great Resignation, you can still pursue a do-over moment.
The “great resignation” is a trend that began before the pandemic – and bosses need to get used to it
Employees are quitting at record rates – a trend that shows no signs of stopping.
Burnout: How to escape toxic work culture and build a better life
To overcome burnout, we need to change how we think about the relationship between dignity and work, argues Jonathan Malesic.
Four key rules for successful leadership
Compassionate leadership is what differentiates good from great leaders during crisis.
How does your personality type affect your income?
The highest earning Myers-Briggs personality type? ENTJ.
Resume-bot goes viral and lands multiple job offers
A marketing professional decided to think creatively and create a resume-bot. It helped him land 14 interviews and 11 job offers.
Leaving the cult of entrepreneurship: Intrapreneurs are the true drivers of innovation.
Intrapreneurs tap into the spirit of entrepreneurialism to innovate and find personal meaning at work, but organizations need to celebrate their efforts more.
These are the fastest growing jobs in the United States
Almost 10% of all new jobs created between 2020 and 2030 will unfortunately be some of the lowest paid.
Work-life balance: What really makes us happy might surprise you
The key is finding which lifestyle suits you best: hedonic, eudaimonic, or experiential.
These 5 themes are shaping the future of work
“Superjobs” – roles that integrate human and machine skills – will require careful consideration.
The ‘belief-driven’ employee is the future of work
More than pay or advancement, people are seeking a better fit between their own and corporate values.
Who needs higher education when we have YouTube?
Higher education, particularly for fields like filmmaking, is in big trouble when a world-class education can be found online cheaply or even for free.
How to think smarter about failure
There is no success without failure, but the fear of the latter is what's really keeping you from achieving your goals.
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How leaders influence people to believe
Being a leader is about more than the job title. You have to earn respect.
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How work addiction negatively affects your mental and physical health
Workaholism is perhaps the most socially accepted addiction, but a new paper shines light on the serious health risks that accompany it along with which occupations are most at risk.
Put on a happy face? “Deep acting” associated with improved work life
New research suggests you can't fake your emotional state to improve your work life — you have to feel it.