"For a company in Chesterfield, Mo.

"Tom Peters [photo, left] reflects on a half-century spent studying management.

"Avoiding opportunities, falling behind, and overworking are just some of the very real consequences of perfectionism.

"What the heck is SCHWA?

"Mobile technology continues to move forward at a rapid pace, but it’s “guise” as an actual device users carry will begin to change.

"When I was in my late 20s, my boss and I used to have epic lunches where we'd chat about life.

"Let’s be honest.

"Actually, it’s not just managers that don’t listen – it’s also employees, husbands, wives, kids, students, teachers, and just about human being with two ears.

"Machine learning and AI are ubiquitous these days, and people are finding all kinds of creative ways to use it in the realm of research.

"Essential, data-derived advice for leading a happy, healthy life, shared by researcher and psychiatrist Robert Waldinger.

"Practicing mindfulness enables you to calm stress and soothe yourself.

Emily Liou (photo, left) answers the following Ask a Credible Career Coach question: "I’ve only been at my current job for a few months, but I know for certain that it’s just not right for me.

Ellen Salzler (photo, left) breaks it down at D2Demand.

"Most job applicants work hard to make a great first impression during their initial interview.

"The next time you’re standing at the edge of a scenic cliff or on top of a waterfall, take care before snapping a quick selfie.

"Employers will look for you to demonstrate listening skills during job interviews.

"In her winning speech, [Ramona] Smith used a body-language technique she learned from a previous speaking champion: keeping her palms facing out toward the audience.

"Practicing "active listening" is a good way to improve your listening skills.

"But for us little guys — the companies who hire dozens instead of hundreds; the start ups looking to change the world with team members who are equal parts talented and passionate; the tribes where each new person immediately sends ripples through the culture — we read every cover letter, and make our interview decisions based on them.

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