The career 'maxxing' trend is everywhere in the workplace, and it reflects a growing pressure to optimize every part of your professional life just to keep up. From 'productivity maxxing' to 'meaning maxxing,' employees feel they must constantly upgrade their skills, personal brand, and even their w...

Can’t Use Your Boss as a Reference? Here’s What to Do Next If you’ve been fired or left a job on bad terms, you may worry about what to do when you can’t use your boss as a reference. The good news is that you still have plenty of options. You can use other people from your past job, explain the sit...

How Sinéad Burke and the Met Redefined Who Fashion Is For The Met Gala has long been fashion's most exclusive night. But in 2026, activist Sinéad Burke and the Metropolitan Museum of Art changed that. They rewrote who fashion is for by creating an accessible red carpet entrance for Disabled guests. ...

What Makes an Award-Winning Talent Development Program Work? The secret to an award-winning talent development program is a system of behavior change, not a single workshop or assessment. At the LA County Department of Health Services, the leadership team has built a complete ecosystem that turns le...

Trump Administration Limits Student Loans for Nurses, Therapists, PAs and More The Trump administration has officially redefined what it calls a "professional" degree, capping student loans for many healthcare students. This change limits federal loan availability for advanced practice nurses, physi...

Why Being Nice Isn't Enough for Career Success Many women grow up hearing messages like "be sweet," "don't be too loud," and "take care of others." While these traits are valuable, relying on them too much can quietly hold you back at work. The truth is, nice isn't enough to reach your career goals....

A portfolio career means intentionally building multiple income streams, roles, and professional identities at the same time—not waiting until burnout hits. You can start a portfolio career from day one, right out of school, and it's a smart risk management strategy in today's uncertain job market. ...

Why Your Resume Isn’t Getting Interviews: What Recruiters and Hiring Managers Really Look For If you’re not getting interview calls, you might blame the job market. But in most cases, the real problem is your resume. Recruiters and hiring managers judge resumes in seconds. If yours doesn’t quickly s...

Why Your Resume Isn’t Getting Interviews: What Recruiters and Hiring Managers Really Look For If you’re not getting interview calls, you might blame the job market. But in most cases, the real problem is your resume. Recruiters and hiring managers judge resumes in seconds. If yours doesn’t quickly s...

If you think looks don't matter for your career, think again. The concept of "looks maxxing" is gaining traction as research shows that appearance can influence hiring, promotions, and pay. This article explores how the silent currency of appearance impacts your career and offers practical tips for ...

What Leaders Ask AI About Employees and Why It Matters Leaders are increasingly asking AI tools like ChatGPT for advice on managing employees—from handling difficult team members to improving performance. While this may seem like a smart use of technology, it actually reveals a deeper problem: many ...

What Makes a Great Leader? Great leaders aren’t born—they’re believed in. That’s the powerful insight from University of Pennsylvania researcher Angela Duckworth. After years studying Olympic champions, Nobel winners, and Spelling Bee stars, she found one thing they all share: someone who refused to...