“be Better” Tips for Everyone

By Kaitlyn McInnis – Ladders People don’t leave bad jobs, they leave bad bosses — but sometimes it’s not so black and white. Almost everyone has had a less than great manager at some point in their career but there are certain characteristics that may actually suggest you might be dealing with a toxic boss.…

By Barbara Davidson – Ladders How would you describe your management style? So much emphasis is put on what divides ‘good managers’ from ‘great leaders’ that we often fail to notice how one-sided both of these terms can sound in the workplace. Instead, managers are discovering that ‘coaching-style’ leadership brings out the strengths in a…

By Art Markman-Fast Co. Life is filled with high-pressure situations. But you can teach your brain to perform better in these scenarios. Chances are, there is some situation at work that puts you under pressure. It might be giving a presentation to a client. It might involve a delicate negotiation for a big sale. You…

By Mark Robinson – UnderCover Recruiter From the ridiculous antics of David Brent in ‘The Office’ too greedy Montgomery Burns in The Simpsons, there are many awful fictional managers on TV. What about in real life? The stats from Kimble’s recent survey on workplace attitudes “The Boss Barometer” don’t do all that much to contradict…

By Christopher D Conners – Ladders “To be authentic, we must cultivate the courage to be imperfect — and vulnerable. We have to believe that we are fundamentally worthy of love and acceptance, just as we are. I’ve learned that there is no better way to invite more grace, gratitude and joy into our lives…

By Arianne Cohen – FastCompany Snagging an open CEO seat these days is tough: Today’s departing CEOs cling to their jobs for an average of 10 years (up from 7 years a decade ago), and a stunning 9 out of 10 CEO hirings come from internal candidates (just two years ago, 40% of new CEO hires were…

By Emmie Martin – CNBC MakeIt To have enough money in retirement, experts typically recommend building up at least $1 million in savings. But if you wait to start putting money away, the amount you need to save each month to reach seven figures skyrockets. If you aren’t planning to sock away half of your paycheck,…

By Rebecca Fraser-Thill – Forbes In the complex study of human psychology, one finding is remarkably consistent: our well-being rests squarely on our connection to others. When we feel like we belong, we experience meaning, life satisfaction, physical health and psychological stability. When we feel excluded, physical pain and a wide range of psychological ailments result. The Costs…

By Dina Smith – Fast Co. If you’re used to a micromanaging boss, it might seem like a dream to have a boss that leaves you alone. But too much of that can also be a bad thing. If your current boss is overly controlling or micromanages you, having a boss who leaves you alone and lets…

By Jeff Berger – UndercoverRecruiter ‘Harvard’ or ‘Oxbridge’ are often mentioned in the same sentence as ambitious global business leaders and the political elite – most relevantly with current US President Donald Trump has earned an economics degree from the University of Pennsylvania and Boris Johnson, Great Britain’s 28th Prime Minister, having attended The University…