Career Management

Gain the edge in a handshake

March 17, 2014

When meeting someone for the first time, what’s the secret to exerting influence?

Use language that demonstrates leadership

March 17, 2014

Rather than spout opinions or give unsolicited advice (as in, “If I were you, I’d …”), speak with understated power.

Networking is an essential part of building and sustaining a successful professional career, but it’s a skill that doesn’t come naturally to many people. When people refer to it as “schmoozing,” it can sometimes feel downright sleazy. It doesn’t have to be that way, though.

Harness brain power at its best

March 11, 2014

Advances in brain science give us a better sense of how we think and how we apply these insights to produce better results. Some of the findings are counterintuitive.

Carpenter, a pioneer in two worlds

March 4, 2014

Scott Carpenter, who uttered the famous line, “Godspeed, John Glenn,” when Glenn became the first American to orbit Earth, had a tough childhood, but he never let that stop him.

Strike a ‘power pose’ to gain an edge

December 11, 2013

Your body language can work for or against you. By striking a pose that makes you look confident, you actually gain confidence. Adopting a “power pose” may even enhance your performance.

Think calmly, think fast

December 9, 2013

Early on, John Woolard decided to make energy conservation turn a profit. By his early 20s, he was asking himself: “What do you do with your life? How do you make it meaningful?” Several experiences shaped his course.

Don’t apologize for making tough decisions

November 1, 2013

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Campbell’s ‘soup-er’ woman

October 24, 2013

When The Wall Street Journal interviewed Denise Morrison in 2007, she was president of Campbell USA. Senior executives usually downplay their ambitions, but Morrison boldly told the reporter that she wanted to become CEO of a large corporation. In 2011, she became Campbell’s CEO.

Leadership Tips: Vol. 1013

October 17, 2013

Look ahead the Larry Page way … Deliver a real statement to your people … Have a career plan as strong as Campbell Soup’s CEO.