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'Am I delusional?': How to get honest answers according to the former CEO of Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC
David Novak shares the dangers of becoming deluded as an executive and how asking for complete hone…
David Novak
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I finally earned my dream job in the C-suite, but my relationships suffered
In this excerpt from Jennifer Romolini's book "Ambition Monster: A Memoir," she describes the ways …
Jennifer Romolini
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When my husband was laid off, we tried to reassure our kids everything would be OK. Meanwhile, I wasn't so sure.
Our kids struggled to understand what it meant when we told them that my husband was laid off. We r…
Liz Alterman
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Barbara Corcoran says all great entrepreneurs have imposter syndrome, and it's key to success
The "Shark Tank" investor explained why imposter syndrome and feelings of self-doubt can be helpful…
Sawdah Bhaimiya
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Ending the 40-hour workweek is possible, but it'll require sacrifices from all of us
The 40-hour workweek is getting criticized for being outdated. But changes to the workplace don't o…
Dan DeFrancesco
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Arnold Schwarzenegger said successful people see other people as 'resources' to help achieve their goals
76-year-old Arnold Schwarzenegger said successful people are like a "sponge" that "soak up" informa…
Sawdah Bhaimiya
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Book excerpt: There are 0 consequences for those who ejaculate irresponsibly
In this adapted excerpt from her book, the author says men represent 85% of child-support providers…
Gabrielle Blair
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5 research-backed practices to help you grow through times of struggle, according to an ex-Navy SEAL
An excerpt from Brent Gleeson's book, "Embrace the Suck: The Navy Seal Way to an Extraordinary Life…
Brent Gleeson
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5 habits leaders should adopt to energize employees
Mark Gregory and Alex Lewis set out five habits CEOs should adopt to engage their employees in this…
Mark Gregory and Alex Lewis
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It's not a Black woman's job to be less threatening in the workplace. This is how to boldly occupy space.
Business coach Joyce Johnson says the onus should not be on African American women to make their wh…
Joyce Johnson
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I wrote letters to my twins from pregnancy to five years old. They show how hard it is to 'have it all.'
In this excerpt from her upcoming memoir on motherhood, Majka Burhardt balances wooing investors wi…
Majka Burhardt
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The lonely journey to the top: An entrepreneur who sold his company to Salesforce for 8 figures on how the pressures of early success crushed his mental and physical well-being
John Roa saw early success after Salesforce bought his design company for eight figures — but it ca…
John Roa
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In the tradeoff between saving money or time, most of us choose money. Here's why that's a flawed perspective, according to an assistant professor at Harvard Business School.
Ashley Whillans says when we value a good deal over our time, we lose out on something far more val…
Ashley Whillans
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7 things the ancient Stoics can teach you about becoming a strong, happy, and morally sound professional
In an exclusively adapted excerpt, Ryan Holiday shares how early Greek philosophers taught us every…
Ryan Holiday
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If your company isn't consistent, you're setting yourself up for failure. Here's why it's the most reliable path to success.
An excerpt from Michael Canic's new book "Ruthless Consistency" explains why any strategic change r…
Michael Canic
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Rather than look for a completely new job, use this approach by a former monk to rediscover passion and purpose in your current role
An excerpt from Jay Shetty's book applies ancient wisdom to everyday problems, and shows how to com…
Jay Shetty
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From her first time taking Prozac to hiding depressive episodes at work: A candid depiction of a former entertainment lawyer's ongoing struggle with bipolar disorder
An excerpt from NYT bestselling author Terri Cheney's new book, "MODERN MADNESS: An Owner's Manual."
Terri Cheney
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I was one of the first female fighter helicopter pilots in the US Army. Here's the technique I used to stay motivated while waiting for an assignment.
Shannon Huffman Polson used the "Five Whys" method to stay connected to her core purpose while serv…
Shannon Huffman Polson
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The rise and fall of the suburb: How a reflection of the American Dream turned 'bland' — and why the homes just kept getting bigger
When it comes to suburbia, nothing goes according to plan. "The Sprawl," a new book from Jason Diam…
Jason Diamond
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Remember the word 'tomboy'? Here's how cultural forces and norms are finally helping us shed the outdated term
A new book examines the rise and fall of a "useless" way of describing athletic, adventurous women.