Professional Development

How to overcome adversity to get ahead

Regardless of whether or not you have a high IQ, good looks, charming personality, good health, or a rich socio-economic background (things out of your control), you should focus on the things you can control, says Marc Effron, author of ‘8 Steps to High Performance: Focus on What You Can Change (Ignore the Rest).’ Here’s how you can get noticed at work and get ahead in your career, no matter who you are or where you came from.

How to keep up on the latest intel in your field

Do you consider yourself an expert in your field who knows everything there is to know? With that kind of attitude, you’ll risk becoming outdated and irrelevant. Then, how can you stand out in the job market? Bradley Staats, author of ‘Never Stop Learning: Stay Relevant, Reinvent Yourself, and Thrive’ and professor the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, shares some tips on how you can keep learning new things and perform better at work and in your career.