By Yvonne Milosevic Have you heard of the scarcity principle? It says that we’re attracted to things that seem in short supply. If something’s hard to get, it must be worth having. Think red diamonds. Nike Killshot 2 sneakers. Or the mass hysteria surrounding the…
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many professionals back into job-hunting mode again. Now, new research from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business suggests applying for a position is totally passé. It found that a strategy of letting the job find you, known as passive job…
By Yvonne Milosevic As you mentally map out your career path, an obvious question immediately crops up. Professionally speaking, is it better to be a generalist or a specialist? At first glance, it would appear becoming a specialist is the key to greater success. After…
If you think the term “rival” is just another word for "enemy," it’s time to reconsider. Rivalry, when viewed as a motivator, can spur you to work harder to improve your skills and performance both in and outside of work. By Yvonne Milosevic The idea…
By Yvonne Milosevic For many people, the start of a new decade had sparked the desire to explore new career paths in 2020. Then, the coronavirus pandemic struck. Suddenly, we were sheltering in place, working from home, or unemployed overnight. Those conditions might seem incompatible…