Improve your communication, confidence and success at work
Before you say a single word, people are often already making judgments about your confidence, competence and credibility based on the way you hold yourself. Nonverbal communication, also known as body language, is a valuable professional skill that shapes how others assess your presence and authority at work. In our latest Smarter course, Master Your Body Language To Boost Your Influence, you will learn how to carry yourself at […]
How to get hired without impressive pedigree or resume
Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison has a simple piece of career advice: Chase the job nobody wants. “When you don’t have an impressive pedigree, when you don’t have a resume that will stand out, the way that you get people to notice you is, you take jobs that nobody else wants, and you work really hard […]
How to create better habits without relying on discipline
Many people think that if they’re determined enough — if they push themselves really hard — they’ll be able to create better habits. Those people are missing an important piece to the puzzle of self-control, according to James Clear, author of The New York Times bestselling book “Atomic Habits.” Even if you’re disciplined, you likely […]
The ultimate guide to using AI to supercharge your work and get ahead in your career
AI-powered tools are changing how people work by boosting productivity, streamlining tasks and accelerating career growth. In our latest course, Beyond the Basics: How to Use AI to Supercharge Your Work, you’ll learn step by step how to craft effective prompts and use AI to handle daily tasks and automate workflows. By integrating these AI […]
These ‘powerful behaviors’ make a big difference
Certain people seem so effortlessly influential, they make you wonder if they were born with some magical quality. But after researching human behavior for 15 years, I have good news. Influence is a set of learnable actions, not a fixed personality trait. In my book, “Managing Up: How to Get What You Need From the […]
How to successfully handle end-of-year work stress, from experts: ‘Embrace your inner toddler’
It isn’t just difficult family dynamics or the prospect of stretching a budget to purchase expensive gifts that can make the holiday season stressful. Workplace concerns, like not meeting all your goals, looming deadlines and burnout, can also surface at the end of the year. According to Patricia Dixon, a licensed clinical psychologist and adjunct […]
How to survive a layoff, from ‘All the Cool Girls Get Fired’ authors
Laura Brown and Kristina O’Neill were at the top of their games. They had dream magazine jobs as editors in chief, with Brown at Instyle and O’Neill at WSJ. Magazine. Then they got fired. That’s the term they prefer, by the way. Not part of a restructure, made redundant or laid off. “Same s—canning, different […]
Stop saying ‘um’—here’s how to sound more ‘eloquent and decisive’
As a communication coach with over 20 years of experience, and the CEO of a communications training firm, there are few words I dread hearing more than “um.” It’s a useless sound, and if used too frequently, it can adversely affect how people see you. In fact, research shows that when fast talkers produce a […]
How to tell the difference between stress and burnout
This is the weekly Work Life newsletter. If you are interested in more careers-related content, sign up to receive it in your inbox. If you’ve ever chalked up your exhaustion to just “a rough week,” you might want to look closer. Burnout isn’t always the dramatic crash we imagine. It often starts subtly, like a […]
How to build emotional endurance, resilience
Being recognized as a resilient person feels great. Weathering the tough moments that build resilience is less glamorous. Developing emotional endurance, or the ability to withstand stress or discomfort without letting negative emotions overtake you, can help that process feel less grueling and more like an opportunity to learn and grow, Columbia University-trained psychologist Becky […]