Arianna Huffington, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post Media Group, is on a quest to transform how we think about our work and our lives. Co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, Arianna Huffington (Photo courtesy of Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Hollywood Reporter) It all started when she famously collapsed from complete exhaustion, causing her to cut her eye, break her cheekbone — and re-examine her life’s priorities.

Shutterstock What differentiates CEOs from all the people who never make it to the c-suite? Is it brains? Ambition? Luck? The answer will vary from company to company, but there are some characteristics that appear across organizations. And one such characteristic is how people approach change.

By Jane Davis Long, Next Avenue Contributor  You’ve decided to apply for temporary work in your 50s or 60s. Maybe you’re ready for a change, like the idea of trying something new every few months or just can’t find the right permanent job. One thing you need to know: There are some drastic differences between “temp” and “perm” roles, and it all starts with the job interview.

Shutterstock “It’s an extra hour of commuting time each day,” a friend told us after recently accepting a new job. “I make the same money as my last job. But, I love waking up for work each morning now. I love the atmosphere, the people, and the fact that the company truly seems to care about me.

Shutterstock Dear Liz, I’ve been working for a construction company in business development and marketing. I’ve helped the company grow since I got here. It’s a good job and I like it. I’m well paid relative to a lot of the staff members here but the owner appreciates my work and tells me that. Still, I have a problem. Because I am doing deals outside our company I am not here all the time and some of the staff members whisper behind my back.

Photo from Daria Shevtsova via Unsplash There is an old truism amongst job seekers: “The best way to get a job is to have a job.” Likewise, most employers and business owners assume: “The best people to hire are the ones who have a great job.” Not always so. You might be missing a diamond in the rough.

Shutterstock Most of us would agree that it’s always wise to have a backup plan. Events never unfold exactly as expected, and it makes sense to prepare for contingencies. But, a new study shows something that may surprise you: Just thinking about your backup plan reduces your chance for success.  Scientists at Wisconsin and Wharton ran a series of experiments in which the subjects performed tasks under two conditions.

James T. Kirk. Jean-Luc Picard. Benjamin Sisko. Kathryn Janeway. These four starship captains on their respective Star Trek series led their crews on missions to explore strange new worlds – and saved the galaxy a few times while they were at it. And each of them did it with distinctly different styles of leadership. So which of these four intrepid captains matches your leadership style? Take our quiz below to find out.

Pokémon GO has taken over our phones, and doubled Nintendo’s stock price. But how has it changed workplaces? More than you’d expect, according to a FORBES poll. Employees are playing Pokémon GO during working hours, and they’re using it to build friendships with their coworkers and get more exercise. KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP/Getty Images We designed a six question poll with Apester, and embedded it throughout our extensive Pokémon GO coverage.

Shutterstock You’re incredibly qualified for the position and your resume is a stunner. You’ve got great formatting, quantified bullet points and a degree that lines up perfectly with the role.