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The No. 1 Communication Mistake People Make at Work, From a Wharton Psychologist

Many professionals struggle to find a balance between oversharing and under-sharing at work, says Wharton organizational psychologist Adam Grant.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Writing a Good Resume

When was the last time you updated your resume? If it's been a while, you might want to give it a refresh.

‘Read This E-Mail Immediately’: CDC Tells About 180 Fired Employees to Come Back to Work

They were dismissed as part of President Donald Trump’s and billionaire Elon Musk’s cost-cutting purge

3 Phrases No One Should Ever Say in a Negotiation

I like to say that I spend most of my life negotiating—and if you consider your own work and life, you just might feel the same.

How to Be More Assertive—Without Being ‘Rude’ or ‘Aggressive’

Speaking up isn’t the issue—thinking you shouldn’t is.

Autofiction Writers of the World, Unite!

A relationship with an older man is what the protagonist of Sheena Patel’s 2022 novel I’m a Fan desires, because, she believes, then the waiting can stop and “my real life can begin.

The Chat Room Behind the Pelicot Rape Trial

There were two rooms at the Pelicot mass-rape trial in Avignon: the courtroom for the press, and a live-feed room for the public. From the day it began, in early September, women lined up outside the courthouse before 7 A.M.

Psychology expert shares 8 signs you're an ambivert—and why they're the most successful personality type

As a leadership consultant who studies workplace psychology, I've spent more than 30 years helping thousands of individuals and CEOs at multimillion-dollar organizations navigate tough relationships and achieve success.

Diversity backlash: Is 'masculine energy' coming to the UK?

Upon returning to the White House, he ordered the shutdown of all federal DEI initiatives, urging the private sector to follow suit. And many have, with the likes of Walmart, McDonald's, Meta and Amazon ditching or scaling back their diversity policies.

A ‘Green Flag’ You Shouldn’t Ignore In Relationships—By A Psychologist

When we talk about green flags in relationships, we often focus on kindness, emotional availability or communication skills. But there’s one trait that quietly predicts long-term relationship success—one that doesn’t always get the recognition it deserves: the ability to change one’s mind.

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We’re All Fired

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. For those who’ve built their careers working for the federal government, the prospect of looking for a job outside of it can be daunting.

Supermassive Black Hole Heading Towards the Milky Way Galaxy

The strange behavior of hypervelocity stars suggests a nearby dwarf galaxy must contain a supermassive black hole. If so, a collision with the Milky Way is inevitable.

An Interview with Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi About Aggregation and Autonomy

This week’s Stratechery Interview is with Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. Khosrowshahi started his career on Wall Street, before going to work for Barry Diller at IAC. Khosrowshahi took over as CEO of Expedia Group in 2004 and led its spin-off from IAC as a public company.

How AI PCs are removing barriers to workplace connection

To be the best at their jobs, people need relationships in the workplace. Employees who feel comfortable taking work challenges to peers or problem solving in tandem are more likely to excel in their work. They’re also more likely to be happy, as recent research has revealed.

Help! I’m Terrified That I’m Squandering My Good Looks on My Average, Middle Class Fiancé.

Our advice columnists have heard it all over the years—so we’re diving into the Dear Prudence archives to share classic letters with our readers. Submit your own questions to Prudie here. I’m recently engaged to the most honest, thoughtful, and loving man I’ve ever met.

Curated by our editorsStories to fuel your mind

The No. 1 Communication Mistake People Make at Work, From a Wharton Psychologist

The Do’s and Don’ts of Writing a Good Resume

‘Read This E-Mail Immediately’: CDC Tells About 180 Fired Employees to Come Back to Work

3 Phrases No One Should Ever Say in a Negotiation

How to Be More Assertive—Without Being ‘Rude’ or ‘Aggressive’

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