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Book Review: Experiments in Reflection by Leticia Britos Cavagnaro

Stanford d.school professor Leticia Britos Cavagnaro brings her expertise as a scientist-turned-designer to the art of reflection.

How to get started with meaningful work

For many of us, working isn’t just a way to pay the bills – it's a vital source of purpose, community and meaning in our lives.

How well do you know yourself?

Many of us don’t take the time to explore who we really are until we are well into our careers. But what if you started deepening your self-knowledge right now?

Book Review: Right Kind of Wrong by Amy Edmondson

Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson argues that learning to fail well is essential for personal and organizational growth.

Book Review: Slow Productivity by Cal Newport

Why is productivity so broken and what is it anyway? Cal Newport introduces a new approach to productivity, one that’s more human, more sustainable, and more meaningful.

The subtle art of failing well

We discuss what we can learn from "failing well," how to be less scared of failure, and how to plan for this inevitable part of being human.

Ten inspirational meaningful work quotes

It's human nature to look for meaning in our daily lives—work is no exception. We've put together our favorite meaningful work quotes to help you explore what work means to you.

How to find a job you love in three steps

You have the power to shape your own working life toward something that works for you—a job you truly love. We break down how to find a job you love into three steps you can try right away.

On the nature of your work

As the Northern Hemisphere moves into Spring, we’re examining how nature influences our work. What if, instead of trying to be productive all the time, we spoke of our work in the language of seasons and tides?