Think of a famous movie about a success story. Many people undoubtedly immediately think of “The Wolf of Wall Street” with Leonardo DiCaprio: unlimited cash, stylish parties, charisma, the entire world at your feet… Success is defined by monetary terms, power, and amusement in today’s culture. …

Many people relocate while they are young, enrolling in universities to find work and eventually living in a new country. Sadly, not everyone is successful; intense competition, bureaucracy, and prejudices prevent excellent and promising students from finding their first job. — Europe is an appealing destination for migrants: the number of foreigners here exceeds 35 million and is increasing yearly. In this article, we’ll tell the story of just one person, but the problems he faced are familiar to every migrant.

Should the best employee be promoted to the leader position? Will they perform as successfully as they did in their previous role? — Imagine that you’re an owner of a vast stable. An important race is coming up. Which horse would you pick? You’ll most certainly choose the one proven to be the quickest and strongest. When a leadership position is open, most modern firms follow a similar principle known as meritocratic promotion…

Leaders are typically considered superheroes. However, this is a broken stereotype that must be changed to ensure success. — In our previous article, we debunked a leadership myth and discovered that competent leaders, unlike the stereotypes, do not always have to oversee every step of their subordinates, criticize or evaluate. It’s time to dispel another leadership myth in today’s article: “Leaders are invincible.”

Recent studies have shown that good leaders give freedom to their subordinates, allocate a wide area of responsibility, and, most importantly, trust them. — Traditionally, it has been presumed that a good leader is an exceptional professional who has an answer to every question. When we hear the word “boss,” a responsible person with extensive expertise instructing everyone on what to do and what not comes to mind. …

Mentors play a vital role in both our personal lives and careers. Because so much depends on the mentor, mentorship can be defined as a truly make-or-break moment. — Regardless of your role, you may use this article to evaluate your mentor or discover what qualities will help you be a better mentor for your mentees. Let’s begin. A bad mentor enters the room. First and foremost, he is late. The mentee waited for a relatively short time, but it was enough to make the mentee feel…

Today, the pandemic doesn’t surprise anyone, but just a year ago, this topic was accompanied by dramatic headlines like “our new reality,” “unpredictable change,” and “uncertainty.” Life goes on; now is the time to take stock and gradually mend our faults. I previously wrote about workaholism and subjective success, so…

If you want to learn something new, and your old ways are no longer working, I have a solution for you. Let’s start with building an understanding of your past mistakes. — Do you remember how your classes went? You may have been luckier than I was, but here’s what my mathematics class looked like: The teacher unraveled a problem on the board. At home, I practiced solving countless similar problems.

It’s lovely when your job isn’t an anchor, and you can take it with you anywhere you go. Moreover, it alters traditional norms and causes significant changes in the workplace. Evgenia Dvorskaya, Elena Puliya, and Mikhail Sharonov recently took the stage at the leading tech conference in Eastern Europe, “Emerge,”…