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Complainers Not Needed: A Smarter Approach to Success

By Sean McMann
Sean McMann

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Are you waiting for your boss to notice your hard work? Bad news: that’s not how success works. In this empowering piece, Sean McMann shows us why complainers stay stuck and how taking initiative is the key to growth and success.

What "The Last Showgirl" Got Right and What It Got Wrong

By Diane Christiansen
Diane Christiansen

Three dancing cabaret showgirls. Image by Booth Kates from Pixabay. 

What’s real and what’s glamorized in the movie: The Last Showgirl? Diane Christiansen, author and former Las Vegas showgirl, shares how Hollywood missed the mark—and what they actually got right.

Permission to Have Super Big Dreamy Goals

By Becca Powers
Becca Powers

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Your dreams and goals deserve to be pursued! This article explores the power of super big dreamy goals, how to reignite passion, and why chasing your wildest ambitions leads to personal transformation. Give yourself permission to press play on your dreams and unlock your full potential!

Why Steve Jobs Was Wrong About Passion Leading to Success

By Ashwin Gulati
Ashwin Gulati

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Passion fades, but purpose lasts. Steve Jobs championed passion, but true success comes from deeper conviction. Learn why purpose—not fleeting enthusiasm—fuels long-term success, and how to test your entrepreneurial drive before diving in. Discover the power of ikigai and aligning your work with what truly drives you.

3 Ways to Have it All: Leading at Work, Loving at Home

By Dr. Christian Marcolli
Dr. Christian Marcolli

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Success at work shouldn’t come at the cost of your personal life. Learn three powerful strategies to transition smoothly from work to home, hold meaningful family meetings, and nurture deep relationships while thriving as a leader.

How Toxic Leadership Traits Undermine The Workplace

By Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com

What’s wrong with “man up” culture in the workplace? 

Workplace gender dynamics are under attack by toxic leadership traits like "man up" culture. These harmful ideas affect everyone, regardless of gender, creating inequality and undermining employee well-being. This article dives into how toxic leadership stifles progress and impacts workplace harmony while offering insights on fostering equitable, empowering environments.

Conscious vs. Unconscious Learning: Why It Matters

By Margo Boster
Margo Boster

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Leaders thrive when they understand the balance between conscious and unconscious learning. This article reveals how early unconscious patterns influence adult behavior and leadership styles. Discover strategies to rewire outdated roadmaps, embrace neuroplasticity, and cultivate mindfulness to align actions with goals. Learn how conscious efforts can shape unconscious processes, unlocking new possibilities for personal and leadership transformation. Lead with intention, authenticity, and emotional intelligence.

Start Where You Are: Harness Your Inner Strength

By Michael Thompson
Michael Thompson

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How overcoming shyness can unlock quiet leadership and authentic influence. Learn strategies to turn perceived weaknesses into strengths, foster meaningful moments, and lead with empathy and thoughtfulness. Whether you're shy, reserved, or simply seeking to connect on a deeper level, this guide shows how being underestimated can be a superpower, helping you embrace your unique voice and create a meaningful impact in your own way.

Build Your Road to Success with Change

By Shawn Léon Nowotnik
Shawn Léon Nowotnik

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Adaptability is the ultimate superpower for success and growth. Learn how embracing change, solving challenges, and staying open-minded can transform your life.

Strategies to Handle Toxic Bosses

By Andrew Edelblum, University of Dayton et al
Andrew Edelblum, University of Dayton et al

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Toxic bosses can harm careers and morale, but workplace social media and flexible work offer solutions. Discover research-backed strategies for employee resilience.

Finding (W)inner Peace: What If We're Not the Problem?

By Ryan Christensen
Ryan Christensen

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Understand that emotions aren't problems to fix but signals that guide us to effective solutions. Explore how to interpret emotional signals as useful navigational tools for life's challenges. Discover new ways to use emotions to identify and solve real-world problems more efficiently and with greater self-compassion.

Effective Networking Tips: Make Career Networking Enjoyable

By Jamie Gruman, University of Guelph
Jamie Gruman, University of Guelph

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Networking doesn’t have to be intimidating or awkward. Learn effective networking tips to make it enjoyable and productive. This article explores ways to build meaningful connections, improve your career prospects, and network like a pro without feeling manipulative. Discover how to use social media, plan for events, and make networking a natural and pleasant part of your professional life.

We Are All Leaders: Leading by Example at Work and at Home

By Mindy Vail
Mindy Vail

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This article explores the importance of leading by example, both at work and at home. Whether you're managing a team or parenting, the values you demonstrate influence others. Learn how leadership rooted in integrity, self-care, and accountability fosters growth, innovation, and trust. Discover how promoting a positive example leads to better relationships and outcomes in business and life.

Raising My Game With Public Speaking

By Stu Crum
Stu Crum

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This article explores how public speaking played a crucial role in the author's success, helping him to communicate a new vision and inspire teams. Learn why stepping in front of an audience is essential for advancing in leadership roles and how your communication skills can shape your career and the future of your organization.

10 Leadership Myths That Could Hold You Back from Success

By Mindy Vail
Mindy Vail

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This article debunks 10 common myths about leadership and change, from the idea that leaders are born, not made, to the misconception that leadership is a solo endeavor. Learn how shifting your perspective can help you embrace your potential as a leader and create meaningful change within your organization and community.

Answering Work Emails from Home at Night? New Law Says: No!

By John L. Hopkins, Swinburne University of Technology
John L. Hopkins, Swinburne University of Technology

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Australia’s new right to disconnect law gives workers the legal right to disconnect from work communications after hours. This change, effective 26 August 2024, aims to protect employee wellbeing in an increasingly "always-on" culture. Learn how these new rules support work-life balance by limiting after-hours contact and what they mean for both employees and employers. Discover the impact of this law on digital wellbeing and work culture across the country.

How AI Can Help Women Advance in the Workplace

By Louise Champoux-Paillé and Anne-Marie Croteau, Concordia University
Louise Champoux-Paillé and Anne-Marie Croteau, Concordia University

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As AI reshapes the job market, women are underrepresented in mastering these critical technologies. Women must adopt AI skills to close the gender gap and seize new career opportunities. With AI influencing future workplaces, mastering this tech can help women advance, overcome barriers, and reshape industries. Learn how AI can drive progress for women in the workplace and why it’s crucial to get ahead now.

How to Give Feedback Effectively as a New Leader

By Leda Stawnychko, Mount Royal University; et al.
Leda Stawnychko, Mount Royal University; et al.

New leaders learn how to give thoughtful feedback that builds trust and enhances team performance. Leadership feedback strategies for success.

For new leaders, giving feedback can be daunting. Mastering effective feedback strategies builds trust, enhances performance, and fosters a culture of open communication. Learn how to provide thoughtful feedback that positively impacts team dynamics and leadership success.

Return to Office: Does It Really Boost Productivity?

By David A Hensher, University of Sydney
David A Hensher, University of Sydney

Is making workers return to the office really boosting productivity? Here's what the research says.

Is returning to the office really making workers more productive? Recent research challenges this assumption, showing that working from home may actually boost productivity. This article dives into the data comparing productivity at home versus the office, the role of commuting time, and what it all means for the future of work. Learn how these findings might impact your work environment.

Why Job Search Breaks Improve Success

By Serge da Motta Veiga, Neoma Business School
Serge da Motta Veiga, Neoma Business School

 Going for coffee with friends, an example of a useful break during job hunting.

Taking regular breaks during job hunting is essential for success and well-being. Discover how effective breaks can rejuvenate your energy and boost your job search efforts.

Do You Know the Rules of Remote Work? Take This Quiz

By Vicky Oliver
Vicky Oliver

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Test your knowledge of hybrid work rules for both office and remote settings with this six question quiz. Learn how to navigate hybrid work successfully and enhance your work experience and results.

How New Employees Can Stand Out and Succeed

By Lucas Dufour and Meena Andiappan
Lucas Dufour and Meena Andiappan

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Standing out to fit in: How new employees can set themselves up for success at a new workplace

Rewire vs. Retire: Navigating Life's Next Upgrade

By Simon T. Bailey
Simon T. Bailey

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In the golden hues of retirement lies an unexplored frontier not of cessation, but of rebirth and innovation. The narrative of retirement as the final curtain call is as outdated as an operating system that's due for an upgrade.

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