personal improvement
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Information Technology Workers and StereotypesIs the stereotype true that information technology (IT) professionals are nerds, geeks, and pocket-protector-wearing buffoons as sometimes portrayed in the media? Joe Townsend examines why these kinds of stereotypes exist and what is being done to address them. | 
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Leading by Example: An Essential Trait of Successful LeadersBeing an effective leader in today’s competitive world is challenging. However, a true leader stands out at these times, making all the difference in driving his team and their project to success. “Leading by example” is a top-listed trait of successful leaders in the workplace for good reason. | 
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Learn to Use Your Creativity for Problem SolvingCreativity, the ability to make new things or think of new ideas, is something we value. Steve Berczuk writes that established best practices, such as patterns, can help us solve many problems efficiently, but breakthroughs arise from creative solutions. | 
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Stop Working More Than Forty Hours a WeekIt's no secret that many businesses are demanding or encouraging employees to work more hours. But some people see overtime as a point of pride and brag about working eighty hours a week. This "cult of overwork" is detrimental not only to employees but also for the workplace. Read on to learn why. | 
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What Makes Collaboration Work No matter what field you're in or position you hold, chances are you sometimes have to collaborate with colleagues. And while collaboration can be made out to sound like a smooth process, the reality is that few teams can work well together for long. Read on for some tips on collaborating better. |
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How to Lead without Authority Lacking formal authority means you have to use other means to get people to listen to you. And that’s not so bad, because the traits that will help you lead—and be seen as a leader—in the absence of formal authority are traits that will inspire followers. Read on for tips on becoming a motivator. |
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How Programming Makes for a Better You Whether you are a child still in school or an adult on the back side of your business career, coding has something to teach everyone—about life. Read on to see how there are many great life habits, traits, and skills that can be gained from learning to code and how coding can make for a better you. |
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Nervous about Your Big Presentation? Don’t Try to Relax—Get ExcitedFor years, people who experienced anxiety before being in the spotlight were advised to try to just keep themselves calm. But new research from the American Psychological Association suggests that getting excited before a presentation is more effective for decreasing anxiety than trying to relax. |
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