Articles

• Cultivating Confidence, Leadership + Management, Soft Skills, Working From Home

  The Art of Small Talk: Why Small Talk at Work Has Big Benefits

  Think small talk is useless and trivial? Think again. Here's why small talk matters at work—and everywhere else.

• Career Development, Cultivating Confidence, Goal-Setting, Leadership + Management, Soft Skills

  6 Life Lessons I Learned From Working in the Hospitality Industry

  Working in the hospitality industry teaches you the most important lessons to be used in your career and in your everyday life. Here is what I learned through my years as a server.

• Interview Questions, Quitting Your Job

  Why I Left: Good Reasons for Leaving Your Last Job

  Why did you leave your last job? Here's how to politely explain why you quit your last job in an interview setting.

• Cultivating Confidence

  13 Common Limiting Beliefs Holding Us Back

  I'm too old. I'm too young. I'm not good with numbers. I'm bad at public speaking. These are all common limiting beliefs that we need to shed in order to grow.

• Cultivating Confidence, Goal-Setting

  8 Ways to Practice Compassionate Empathy at Work

  Empathy is a crucial soft skill in work and in everyday life. Here's how to implement a more empathetic workplace—no matter where you work.

• Work Culture, Workplace Toxicity

  How to Talk About Health Issues at Work

  For those of us with chronic health issues, it’s a topic of constant concern. Here's how to be upfront with your boss about health issues so that you can get the care you need.

• Cultivating Confidence, Goal-Setting, Hard Skills, Soft Skills

  30+ Positive Character Traits of a Great Employee

  How do you showcase your best character traits in the interview process and throughout your career? Let's explore the most positive character traits at work.

• Quitting Your Job

  Is It Ever Okay to Rage Quit Your Job? Maybe

  We have all fantasized about staging a dramatic exit from an awful job, right? Here's the question: is rage quitting ever okay or will it ruin your reputation?

• Interview Questions, Job Search Strategies, Networking

  How to Ask Open-Ended Questions to Solve Problems

  Mastering the art of open-ended questions definitely takes a little practice, but it’s well worth it. You’ll find your communication improves, resulting in deeper insights and more innovative thinking for everyone involved.

• Routines + Productivity

  How To Beat The Sunday Scaries: 26 Ways to Ease Your Monday Dread

  Get rid of the Sunday scaries once and for all with these tips on making the most of your week and weekend, taking care of yourself, and improving overall wellness.