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Professional Development

Our Professional Development hub contains the guidance you need to sharpen your skills and level up your game. Whether you’re running your own business or advancing your career, these resources will help you take the next step on your professional path.

Latest: Advice, Tips and Resources

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Time to Get Deep: Why CEOs Need to Embrace Mindfulness
By Julie Thompson | October 23, 2024

The attitude of the CEO impacts the entire company. Learn how mindfulness can create a more positive culture and foster success.

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To Infinity and Beyond: Harnessing the Power of Positive Thinking
By Mark Fairlie | October 23, 2024

Your mindset can determine whether your company succeeds. Learn the benefits of embracing positive thinking.

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Why Professional Growth Is Critical to a Successful Career: Talking Shop
By Chad Brooks | October 22, 2024

Performance expert Bill Eckstrom believes that when you aren't growing, you're stuck in a cycle that eventually leads to stagnation.

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A Coffee Connoisseur’s Guide to Pairing Tastes and Tasks
By Dan Ketchum | October 16, 2024

A curated selection of delectable beans and the office tasks they best accompany.

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Why The Cure for Burnout Takes Self-Work, Not Only Less Work
By Antonio Ferme | October 16, 2024

A Q&A with Emily Ballesteros

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Business Decision-Making: Gut Instinct or Hard Data?
By Sean Peek | October 10, 2024

When it comes to business, your decisions matter. But it's important to recognize whether your choices are based on intuition or emotions.

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How Important Are Job References?
By Skye Schooley | September 19, 2024

Employers often ask for job references before making a hiring decision. Here are tips on choosing the right people so you get that position.

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Obama Speechwriter Terry Szuplat Wants to Change Your Next All-Hands Presentation [Full Q&A]
By Antonio Ferme | September 09, 2024

The author of Say It Well breaks down the art of persuasion for business leaders.

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Why Real Authenticity (Not the LinkedIn Version) Is “Messy” [Full Q&A]
By Antonio Ferme | August 22, 2024

Our interview with leadership coach and author Valerie Garcia

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Ambition Monster: Jennifer Romolini Talks C-Suite Burnout (Full Q&A)
By Rachel Brodsky | June 17, 2024

Former Condé Nast and Yahoo editor’s new memoir explores media-industry workaholism — and recovery from it.

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Whole Foods Co-Founder John Mackey Talks Selling to Amazon and What Excites Him Now
By Tess Barker | May 20, 2024

Our full Q&A with the legendary former grocery chain CEO and author of The Whole Story

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What’s the Difference Between a Tough Boss and a Toxic One? (Full Q&A)
By Jane Meggitt | May 14, 2024

An interview with Toxic Leaders and Tough Bosses author Teresa A. Daniel

Dan Lyons The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut
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Dan Lyons on “The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut”
By Lauren Vino | April 10, 2024

Silence is golden.

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Great Resignation, Great Regret: Was Quitting Your Job a Big Mistake?
By Dan Ketchum | April 04, 2024

Learn why many employees are wishing they would have stayed put during the Great Resignation.

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Master of Change Author Brad Stulberg Wants You to Learn “Rugged Flexibility”
By Carolyn Neuhausen | February 14, 2024

Stulberg explains how entrepreneurs can overcome life’s inevitable setbacks.

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Prevent Unethical Choices by Asking Yourself These 9 Questions
By Steven Rogelberg | February 14, 2024

Listen to your conscience and these helpful hints.

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How Yule Want to Close the Office for a Week Off
By Jake Wengroff | February 14, 2024

To fully relax and recharge for your week off, let’s make a list and check it twice.

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“Little Business Books” Will Prep Your Kindergartner for the GMAT
By Dan Ketchum | February 14, 2024

Economic treatises for the CEO of the playground.

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Should Companies Take Stances on Social Issues?
By Chad Brooks | January 03, 2024

75% of employees want employers to take social issue stances. 25% quit or avoid jobs over disagreements. Most want actions, not just words.

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Why the Ninja Turtles Are a Perfect Team to Emulate in Business
By Antonio Ferme | November 16, 2023

How to form a TMNT C-Suite.

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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent: Due Diligence Is a Wait You Must Bear
By Ali Saleh | October 03, 2023

Due Diligence Is a Wait You Must Bear

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How Entrepreneurs’ Time-Management Skills Can Apply to Dating
By Ali Saleh | October 03, 2023

Can entrepreneurs find time for romance?

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Recovery Time: How Work Is Just Like Your Workouts
By Dr. Eden King | July 10, 2023

You need to recuperate after the gym and the workday.

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Myths of Leadership Author Jo Owen: How COVID Shifted Management (Full Q&A)
By Antonio Ferme | July 10, 2023

Owen highlights how the pandemic massively accelerated a revolution in leadership.

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Esther Wojcicki on How to Raise Successful People (Full Q&A)
By Julie Thompson | July 10, 2023

Her daughters run YouTube and 23andMe. She has advice for helicopter parents.

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Breaking into the Film and Television Industries
By Chad Brooks | February 21, 2023

So you want to be an actor. Or maybe a producer. What about an editor? Here's what you need to know about getting into the entertainment industry.