by Hamza Khan for 99u.com In an article for TechCrunch, Blake Commagere (Founder of MediaSpike) challenges the contemporary concept of work-life balance. He says that the problem is not that we don’t have a balance – the problem is that work is our life, and we are trying to incorrectly define the “life” portion, as

by Jennifer Randolph for ivyexec.com When the economy fell into recession, many jobs disappeared. As employment rebounded, those eliminated positions did not return. Instead, companies restructured and leveraged technology to do more work with fewer people. Left out of the hiring or re-hiring pool, many experienced workers have found they must reinvent themselves or re-imagine

by Brian Moran for American Express: If you’re ready to “get your butt off the couch and get into the game of life,” it’s time to get inspired by this successful entrepreneur and leadership expert. The first time I read I Feel Great and You Will Too! by Pat Croce was shortly after it came

by Elena Bajic, Founder and CEO of Ivy Exec, a selective online career network for top performers Many job candidates believe finding their next step on the career ladder is a numbers game. They apply for as many appropriate, next-level-up positions as possible and figure the odds are they’ll wind up with something good—and if

by Inc. Magazine: If you’re in danger of burning out, these books could change your life ! In a society where a lack of sleep and burnout are worn as badges of honor, Arianna Huffington knows that there is a better way to find success and happiness. While Huffington acknowledges that some people succeed despite

by Gerd Gigerenzer Book summary by John Petrone for actionableboks.com Living with risk and uncertainty is a fact of life. We face threats and uncertainties when we drive to work, buy a stock for our retirement portfolio or take a new job in a different city. Since there are no sure bets, Gerd Gigerenzer’s Risk