By Yvonne Milosevic We’ve got good news for everyone who hates ultra-aggressive company cultures. You know, places where intimidating, selfish, manipulative people always seem to get ahead. Researchers from UC Berkeley have found that obnoxious people have no advantage over their nicer peers. It turns…
By Yvonne Milosevic We’re on the cusp of the holiday season during a global pandemic. To put it mildly, people are feeling out of sorts. With many cherished traditions on ice until (fingers crossed) 2021, we’ll need to work extra hard to connect with each…
By Yvonne Milosevic Ah, the office know-it-all—almost every workplace has one. You know the type: They think they’re always right and would rather die than admit to being wrong. They dig in their heels when confronted with an opposing viewpoint. Without a doubt, they believe…
By Yvonne Milosevic Even if the pandemic hasn’t put your job in jeopardy, growing your professional network is still a vital activity right now. But what’s the best way to go about it in an era of virtual everything? Building connections requires out-of-the-box thinking, says Noah…
By Yvonne Milosevic If you think back to some of the best coaches you’ve had throughout your life, how would you describe them? Chances are, words such as encouraging, positive, enthusiastic, or supportive come to mind. Whether we’re talking sports coach, life coach, or professional…
By Yvonne Milosevic Even the most prepared and accomplished professionals experience periods of self-doubt. Often, these feelings work on a subconscious level. But if left unaddressed, they can limit your potential and can even sabotage your career. Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.…
By Yvonne Milosevic Have you figured out your personal brand yet? Given the legions of Instagram influencers and YouTube stars, it’s clear that having an identifiable personal brand can open doors and create new opportunities. No matter what industry you work in, a personal brand…
By Yvonne Milosevic For some people, face-to-face negotiations were already tough enough. With no end to the pandemic in sight, it seems negotiating over Zoom may become the new normal. As we master various virtual technologies, Chicago Booth’s George Wu believes remote negotiation will become…
By Yvonne Milosevic Under the wing of a gifted mentor, the sky’s the limit when it comes to your professional growth. But the mentor-mentee relationship is about much more than passing along advice to help a protégé climb the proverbial ladder. In one of the…
By Yvonne Milosevic Human communication has evolved, but one thing remains constant: we convey a lot of what we’re thinking and feeling through body language. We can show empathy, anger, boredom, and more without saying a word. Now, thanks to COVID-19, in-person cues have mostly…