You may already be familiar with Brandon Stanton, the talented photographer behind the popular photo blog Humans of New York. He's become known for roaming the streets of New York, taking people’s portraits and interviewing them about their lives. His ability to successfully draw out touching stories from strangers on the street is beyond impressive. In Fall 2013, his...
Is your office fun? Our is. But - apparently - it's nothing like the fun at GoPro. Ex-soccer pros (and GoPro employees) Demitrius Omphroy and Davis Paul show us how to really have fun at the office. Favorite part: busting into a meeting and requesting that the suit-and-tie guys do a header! I'll have to try...
You're not happy in your job, and you're afraid to make a move? Sometimes when we feel really stuck it just takes a little motivation to generate powerful action. Compelling, inspiring speeches can do just that. Here are 5 motivational speeches for anyone considering a career change. Steve Jobs - "Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish" Steve Job's speech at...
Whenever we get into a new job or career, we always promise ourselves that it will get better, we will grow, make more money and eventually branch out to do our own thing. Sometimes, we chase that dream so much that we find ourselves feeling drained, settling and hating our jobs. This then leads to...
If you’re considering a career change, you’re not alone—25 percent of Americans change careers every single year, according to Right.com. So if you're looking for a new challenge, simply need a change of scenery, or want to find a career that offers a higher salary potential, you need to consider the required training and the costs...
Like many of you, I have a commute for my job. To help pass the time, I like to listen to podcasts or books. I find it helps me think of new ideas, hear different perspectives, or solve the challenges I'm currently dealing with. So, over the course of a week, I've filled my brain...
Whatever your business, you need the best people you can get to make your company thrive and grow. However, finding the right people is a big challenge and you need to box clever. It’s not all about the CV, the verdict of an HR system, or the work experience – does the person “fit” into...
More often than not, everyone has a feeling for what truly motivates them and “fits” their personality. If you are not one of them, don’t worry. After all, according to Gallup’s 2012 research, only 13% of the global workplace feels “actively engaged” in the jobs they do, while the rest couldn’t care less about finding...
From starting a tutorial, to building experience, to unlocking quests; life has plenty of similarities to a Nintendo Game. Oliver Emberton in a brilliant artistic post/masterpiece breaks down the different "levels" of life. Learn what it takes to master the leader boards and end your run with a high score.
Are you naturally skeptical? Perhaps you've been thinking that this whole "Careertopia" concept is a bunch of baloney. That it sounds nice, but, hey, so does Santa Claus. Well, maybe today's interview will convert you into a believer. Emily Morris is an enthusiastic naturalist who loves to share her knowledge. She's the Informal Science Education...
