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Professional Development

Our Professional Development hub contains the guidance you need to sharpen your skills and level up your game. Whether you’re running your own business or advancing your career, these resources will help you take the next step on your professional path.

Latest: Advice, Tips and Resources

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Executive Cars: Guide to the Best CEO Cars
By Miranda Fraraccio | July 15, 2025

Check out our list of the top 10 cars for CEOs and what these cars say about your personality.

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The Best Time of the Year to Take Vacation
By Jennifer Post | July 03, 2025

Don't waste your time off. Plan to make the most of your vacation without leaving a disaster at work.

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The Worst CEOs of All Time — Who Are the Most Hated CEOs?
By Julie Thompson | June 23, 2025

It's easy to idolize famous CEOs and admire their drive to innovate. But some have gone way off course.

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What Are Project Management Skills and Why Are They Important?
By Amanda Hoffman | June 17, 2025

Explore project management skills and tools such as monday.com to manage teams, tasks and timelines.

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Stress and Productivity: What the Numbers Say
By Sean Peek | June 02, 2025

Half of North American workers report daily stress, causing burnout and absenteeism. One million Americans miss work daily due to stress, hurting productivity.

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Is a College Degree Necessary for Success?
By Miranda Fraraccio | May 15, 2025

Not all education is completed in a school; on-the-job training can also lead to a successful career.

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5 Ways to Improve Transfer of Learning in the Workplace
By Jennifer Dublino | May 12, 2025

Employees are more efficient when they transfer what they learned during training to their jobs. Learn how to improve your employee training program.

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9 Best Countries to Get a Business Education
By Mark Fairlie | April 11, 2025

See a list of the best countries and schools for business education and find out why getting a business degree can help your career.

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How to Survive Working 12-Hour Shifts
By Max Freedman | April 04, 2025

Some professions, like truck drivers, nurses and police officers, require long shifts due to on-the-job duties. Learn tips for surviving 12-hour shifts.

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What to Include in a Promotion Letter
By Max Freedman | March 24, 2025

Promotion letters formalize changes you've discussed with an employee. Learn how to write them by following our guide and using this template.

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From Texting to Tweeting: Tech-Savvy Millennials Are Changing the Way We Work
By Julie Thompson | March 24, 2025

Millennials are tech-savvy and they want a collaborative and flexible work environment. Here is how their love of tech is altering daily practices.

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In the Can: 5 Types of Presentations Every CEO Needs to Have
By Julie Thompson | March 20, 2025

CEOs must be able to speak for their companies at crucial junctions. Learn how to prepare an investor pitch, board meeting update, vision pitch and more.

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How Offering Professional Development Opportunities to Employees Helps Your Small Business
By Matt D’Angelo | March 18, 2025

Learn how offering professional development programs for your employees will benefit both your workforce and your business.

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20 Top Career Paths for Tech Geeks: Which One Is Right for You?
By Jeremy Bender | March 06, 2025

There's a shortage of tech talent in America today. This is a job seekers' market, with wages rising. Learn what positions are needed.

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PowerPoint Presentation: 12 Things to Include in Your Next Slide Deck
By Sean Peek | March 05, 2025

Our PowerPoint guide outlines everything you should include in your slide deck, with tips on preparing effective presentations and advice from TEDx speakers.

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The Different Paths to a Career in Project Management
By Mark Fairlie | February 24, 2025

Project management is one of the most lucrative, diverse careers out there right now. Every industry needs a PM; learn which skills you need to become one.

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Building Critical Thinking Skills to Solve Problems at Work
By Miranda Fraraccio | February 06, 2025

Critical thinking empowers employees to make decisions through active listening, questioning assumptions, considering multiple perspectives and analysis.

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The Psychology of Organizational Change: How Neuroscience Can Help Leaders
By Jennifer Dublino | January 29, 2025

Neuroscience can help leaders create organizational and company culture-related changes. Learn how to use neuromarketing insights in your business.

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Here’s What Employees Actually Want From a Leader
By Julie Thompson | January 29, 2025

Employees seek specific traits in their leaders, including communication skills. Learn what traits and behaviors to hone to become a more effective leader.

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It’s Still Here: How to Address COVID-19-Related Workplace Stress and Anxiety
By Max Freedman | January 22, 2025

COVID-19 increased workplace stress through remote work isolation, long COVID accommodations, fear of infection and blurred work-life boundaries for employees.

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14 Business Skills You Need to Master
By Sean Peek | January 13, 2025

Learning and development experts, leadership coaches, and other professionals share the business skills entrepreneurs and business owners need to succeed.

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5 Proactive Ways to Prevent Quiet Quitting
By Elizabeth Veras | January 09, 2025

This guide offers proactive tips for employers who want to prevent their team from quiet quitting.

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Why Businesses Should Invest in Employee Training
By Max Freedman | January 06, 2025

Employee training is beneficial for business. Training attracts good employees and weeds out the bad. Here are our tips on employee training.

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15 Tips to Become an Extrovert
By Sean Peek | January 03, 2025

Becoming more of an extrovert can help you in the business world, better engaging your team and customers. Follow these tips to do it most naturally.

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Silence Is Golden at Work, BRIEF Lab’s Founder (Quietly) Explains [Full Q&A]
By Tina Nazerian | December 11, 2024

An interview with Quiet Works author Joe McCormack

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How People Got Rich Without College
By Julie Thompson | December 06, 2024

Society tells us to go to college, but that isn't the only route to financial freedom. Learn how starting a business and upskilling can lead to wealth.

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Former FBI Spy Recruiter’s Trust-Building Tips Are Straight Outta Quantico (Full Q&A)
By Dan Ketchum | December 05, 2024

An interview with “Unbreakable Alliances” author Robin Dreeke

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The Influence of Leadership Styles: How Givers and Takers Match Up
By Sean Peek | December 05, 2024

Workplaces are full of all types of people, including givers, takers and matchers. Learn the pros and cons of various leadership styles.

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5 Best Digital Marketing Certifications
By Mark Fairlie | November 25, 2024

Digital marketing specialists are in demand and getting average salaries of $64,000. Find out the qualifications you need to get ahead in this job market.

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The Skills You Need to Be a Successful Remote Employee
By Jennifer Dublino | November 20, 2024

While working remotely may sound enticing, these positions require employees to have these skill sets in order to be productive.