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Interview: Chuck Yeager: The Right Stuff

James M. Clash
Sage advice can be gleaned indirectly from the words of men who've done amazing things. In this interview series by Jim Clash, called "The Right Stuff," we share nuggets of wisdom from great men who've taken big risks in life -- astronauts, mountain clim ..more..

CareerCoach: Want A Promotion This Year? Start Angling For It Now

Michelle Goodman
Looking to move up in the work world? You may be surprised to learn that along with the start of the year, summer may be one of the best times to nab a promotion at your company. LinkedIn announced today that it crunched the numbers and found that Janua ..more..

Leadership: Four Things Great Companies Do To Develop Their Leaders

CareerBuilder.com
For the sixth year in a row, Hay Group released the results of its Best Companies for Leadership study, naming General Electric the top company for leadership worldwide. Proctor & Gamble, Intel, Siemens, Banco Santander, Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Accenture, ..more..

Tell A Story That Will Get You Hired

Tim Tyrell-Smith
Great stories draw us in. They help us become fully engaged in a topic. They include important context and background so we better appreciate what happens at the end. And best of all, a great story is often shared with others. But many of us struggle tel ..more..

Live For The Future: Simon Sinek

Simon Sinek
Ten years ago, Adam West, who played Batman in the 1960s TV series, sued a group of advertising agencies for portraying Batman with another actor who used "gestures, mannerisms and speech patterns" similar to ones he used in the old series. The agencies h ..more..