Career Development

Career Development

A man with a beard embodying the Protestant work ethic.
How would you feel about working like a Lutheran or a Cistercian?
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AI looks like a natural and inevitable fit for business coaching — but some humans are wary. Here are the pros and cons.
An image of Satoru Iwata, the leader in a suit and tie, surrounded by Nintendo icons.
The former Nintendo president has become synonymous with the backlash against layoffs — because, like a great leader, he focused on lifting people.
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Alli Webb, co-founder of Drybar, has a message for up-and-coming leaders: Embrace the mess!
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At work we're often asked to be decisive — but how can we make an informed choice without complete information?
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We were not born to stagnate — the point of life (and work) is to go somewhere.
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If the daily grind feels like Sartre's phony act of "bad faith," Heidegger's sense of "being" can help redefine your role.
A photo of a machine in a factory capturing the essence of AI work.
How will we actually feel when the things we do with care are suddenly dealt with in seconds by AI? Here’s a preliminary plan.
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A more diverse workforce will produce better solutions in fast-changing markets.
An illustration showcasing a diverse group of people communicating and collaborating in a room, where the power of language unlocks their collective success.
Want to get ahead at work? It ain’t what you say, it’s the way that you say it — and adaptability is essential.
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AI can deliver a more equitable and prosperous future — if accompanied by ethical and responsible stewardship.
The word success is written on a blueprint, symbolizing career ownership.
When you own your career, work becomes more than a means to an end — it becomes a vehicle for growth and happiness. 
A man with glasses is smiling for the camera, showcasing his ability to operate at all levels.
In a guest essay for Big Think Business, Pedro Franceschi — co-founder and co-CEO of Brex — explains why deftly navigating between vision and details is crucial for successful leaders.
Employees over customers.
6mins
Quiet quitting, The Great Resignation, burnout: there are a ton of buzzwords to describe how modern work culture is broken. Now that we know what the problems are, how do we fix them? Tiffani Bova shares how employers can heal their relationship with their employees.
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There are steps we can take to create a new paradigm that will help shift society's attitude towards women in the workplace.
The curious be the unicorn.
Visionaries from Socrates to Steve Jobs have touted curiosity as an essential quality. Here’s how to supercharge your spirit of inquiry.
A group of people sitting around a table in a conference room, strategizing on how to retain talent.
Really smart people don’t just demand intellectual engagement — they need the opportunity to learn and create something special.
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The pursuit of excellence is a noble goal — but constantly having to prove your self-worth can derail your plans for success.
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7mins
There are three kinds of failure. Only one can help you have a better shot of succeeding in the future. A Harvard business professor explains.
A woman eagerly listening to feedback while sitting at a table with a laptop.
“Feedback is a gift,” is an easy bumper sticker to apply, but a harder philosophy to put into execution in your real life.
A diamond sits on top of a pile of rocks.
Quarterback Tom Brady was initially overlooked by NFL scouts, but he had vast hidden reserves of character.
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8mins
The “compliment sandwich” technique doesn’t actually work. Wharton professor Adam Grant on how to give feedback that will actually help others reach their full potential.
A Gen Z woman reshuffling on a bed with a cell phone.
From fearless quitting to redefined values, "Virtual Natives" are reinventing work culture.
The burnout antidote on a yellow background.
6mins
Burnout doesn’t happen because of too much work. Liz Wiseman, an executive advisor, suggests it’s something else entirely.
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6mins
80% of people say they work with at least one terrible coworker.
A post-career world with a desk holding a laptop and hand holding a pen.
In work and life, the rules of success are being redefined.
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Get rid of the notion that the best employees come from Harvard, Yale, and Princeton.
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5mins
How do people actually get promoted? According to Harvard career coach Gorick Ng, it’s all about knowing the unspoken rules for success.
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3mins
More CPAs are retiring than are joining the field. What’s going on? Forensic accountant Kelly Richmond Pope explains.
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The anxieties underpinning the Great Resignation were simmering for a long time. Here’s a solution.