What Questions Should I Ask in an Interview? Know the 2 Things that Matter Most!

You’ve just answered the final interview question.

Phew. It’s finally over.

Or is it?

As someone who’s earned job offers at Apple and Google and conducted interviews from LinkedIn to Khan Academy, I’ve seen first-hand that there’s still one last …

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The 4 Essential Ways to Grow Your Business

What are the key ingredients to GROW a business? 🌱

After two decades of running my own + others’, I think it boils down to 2 THINGS:

1) WHO do you want to sell to?

2) WHEN do you want to sell …

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Stop Using ChatGPT the Wrong Way for Writing… Plus, Here’s the RIGHT Way!

So many people are still using ChatGPT the WRONG way…

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“ChatGPT, generate my resume.”

“ChatGPT, write a cover letter for this job.”

“ChatGPT, what should I write on my LinkedIn profile?”

Which feels great in the short-term:

“My job here …

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How to Answer “How Do You Handle Stress?” in an Interview (with Sample Answers!)

No matter what profession or industry you’re in, you’ll have your fair share of stress in the workplace. Recruiters often want to understand how you manage pressure, which is why one of the most common interview questions you’ll likely face …

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What Is the 20/10 Rule: Definition and How to Use

Managing debt can feel overwhelming, but the 20/10 rule can be a simple way to help keep your finances on track. This budgeting rule suggests that you shouldn’t spend more than 20% of your annual take-home income and 10% of …

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From Conflict to Collaboration: Transforming Workplace Dynamics

Effective conflict resolution is essential to creating a workplace where productivity, collaboration, and morale can thrive. When conflicts arise, as they naturally do in any team environment, they often bring with them a risk of distraction and disruption. Unresolved disagreements …

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What Is Cognitive Overload at Work and How to Manage It

Cognitive overload happens when we try to process more information than our minds can comfortably handle, leading to confusion, stress, and a noticeable drop in productivity. The concept comes from educational psychology, and was originally used to identify situations where …

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“I Suck at Communication. How Can I Improve This Skill at Work?”

Imagine you’re in a meeting, trying to explain your idea, but the words just don’t come out right, and everyone looks…confused. Or maybe you’re on a video call, wanting to speak up without interrupting, but by the time you do, …

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What Germany’s 4-Day Work Week Trial Reveals About Its Benefits

The world of work is in flux. We’re constantly re-evaluating how we work, why we work, and— perhaps most importantly—how much we work. With work-life balance on everyone’s mind, Germany has recently embarked on a 4-day workweek trial—where employees work …

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How to Avoid Quiet Firing as a Boss—and Foster Employee Growth Instead

Quiet firing, also known as silent firing, is a subtle, often unspoken management tactic where a boss may push an employee out of their role without explicitly firing them. Instead of direct communication or formal steps, this approach involves gradually …

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