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How to Future-Proof Your Career: T-Shaped Skills

Where should we focus our personal development so that it has the maximum benefit?

Curt Mercadante Discusses Building a Brand and Influencing Others

Like it or not, everyone has a personal brand. At the 73rd CFA Institute Annual Virtual Conference, author and branding expert Curt Mercadante shared ways to build your brand and insights into creating content.

Amy Morin on Enhancing Mental Strength in a Time of Crisis

At the 73rd CFA Institute Annual Virtual Conference, psychotherapist Amy Morin shared practical details for being stronger when it matters most.

Donald Altman Explains How to Stay Effective with Mindfulness

We can't control the stress of our current environment, but we can still choose our own attitude. Donald Altman recommends choosing mindfulness and gratitude.

Build the Perfect Financial Services CV with these 11 Resume Tips

Hiring managers think more than 80% of CVs are not fit for purpose. Learn how to do better.

Daniel J. Levitin: Multi-Tasking Doesn’t Work

“One thing that the brain is very, very good at is self-deception,” says Daniel J. Levitin.

Top Five Articles from February: Body Language, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence

Sloane Ortel and Thomas Brigandi's examination of the seven asset owner organizations shaping the market and a review of Richard Bookstaber's The End of Theory by Robert N. Farago, ASIP, are among the leading Enterprising Investor posts from February.

Eric Sim, CFA, and the Skills for Success

Eric Sim, CFA, emphasizes multitasking: "If you’re speaking to the CFO, your eyes should be on the CEO, and your other ear should be listening for your colleague"

Let’s Get Physical: Body Language and Success

Why should financial advisers care about our body language? Barbara Stewart, CFA, curates some pointers from nonverbal communication expert Mark Bowden.

10 Habits of Highly Effective Job Seekers

The best job searches end quickly. When they don't, Robert Hellmann recommends looking at 10 actions that could revitalize your efforts.