Career Development
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.
Elastic thinking can reveal the assumptions that hamstring our ability to solve seemingly intractable problems.
Research shows self-ratings of personality traits like diligence are generally more accurate than ratings from others.
You’ve spent almost a decade gaining extremely specialized skills. But that’s ok; your value is greater than you realize.
Inflection points veer life in unexpected directions. While unnerving, they provide opportunities for those who can navigate them.
Psychologist Adrian Furnham has termed this effect the male hubris, female humility problem.
Are you a striver or a pioneer?
And what if both parties are skilled at mirroring each other? Will it produce a stalemate?
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.
New ideas inevitably face opposition. A new book called “The Human Element” argues that overcoming opposition requires understanding the concepts of “Fuel” and “Friction.”
Successful constructive criticism is as much about mindset as methods.
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.
Employees are quitting at record rates – a trend that shows no signs of stopping.
To overcome burnout, we need to change how we think about the relationship between dignity and work, argues Jonathan Malesic.
Compassionate leadership is what differentiates good from great leaders during crisis.
The highest earning Myers-Briggs personality type? ENTJ.
A marketing professional decided to think creatively and create a resume-bot. It helped him land 14 interviews and 11 job offers.
Intrapreneurs tap into the spirit of entrepreneurialism to innovate and find personal meaning at work, but organizations need to celebrate their efforts more.
Almost 10% of all new jobs created between 2020 and 2030 will unfortunately be some of the lowest paid.
The key is finding which lifestyle suits you best: hedonic, eudaimonic, or experiential.
“Superjobs” – roles that integrate human and machine skills – will require careful consideration.
More than pay or advancement, people are seeking a better fit between their own and corporate values.
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.
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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Being a leader is about more than the job title. You have to earn respect.
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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.
New research suggests you can’t fake your emotional state to improve your work life — you have to feel it.