Shutterstock Almost three months ago, I put in my two weeks’ notice. After being unhappy for so many months, it felt like a huge relief. But it was also quite terrifying. Because I wasn’t moving onto another gig yet—not technically, anyway. I’d applied to two opportunities within the month prior and had gone to a couple interviews, but nothing was written in stone yet. Nothing was even written in sand.

Shutterstock Being certain that you’re the right person for the job is as important for you as it is for the person potentially hiring or promoting you. It may be you’re going for a senior position or you may be just starting out in your career. You might be seeking an internal promotion, a transfer across the business or a new external role. In all circumstances, we need to be able to decipher if we’re the right person for the job.

As entrepreneurs, Diane Engelman, PhD, and JB Allyn, MBA, have been perfecting a methodology over the past 12 years that is burgeoning in popularity today. Engelman, a neuropsychologist, and Allyn, a psychology writer, have been pairing their talents to create personal stories to support growth and healing for the clients they serve. The results are profound. As marketers, you can use their methods as well.

Shutterstock For senior executives, investing in organic innovation often feels like a triumph of hope over experience. They’ve seen initiatives from their own organizations over-promise and under-deliver year after year. Frothy headlines about startups disrupting virtually every industry increase their sense of urgency as well as unease about their ability to respond.

Shutterstock Dear Liz, I have been at my job for five years. The first two or three years were great. The CEO was always here and almost always in a good mood. The company was doing well. Then the CEO put his son in charge and things started to go downhill right away. For the past two years sales have been dropping and we have not launched a new product since March 2015. I can see that the ship is sinking.

Credit: Shutterstock How many people do you know who seem to have an amazing job and workplace…but are still miserable every day? Their office is brand new—beautiful, tall-ceilinged, spick-and-span. They’ve got coffee and juices and gym memberships at their fingertips (at no cost, of course), and an on-site masseuse or childcare specialist. They may even have unlimited vacation time or work-from-home days. Yet, something is off.

Nancy Spector, Deputy Director and Curator, Brooklyn Museum (Courtesy Nancy Spector) When we think of disruptors, we often focus on individuals who create life-changing new technologies, or those who make dramatic career leaps from one industry to another.

By Lisa Skeete Tatum Sometimes in your career, you need to refresh the old and start anew. Some self reflection and a positive outlook can make all the difference. Why not do it now? Here are 6 ways to revitalize your career, plus some immediate steps you can take to get going today: 1. Review the past accomplishments and set goals for the future. It’s always a good time to take stock of where you are in your career.

Shutterstock “I stopped trying,” wrote Leigh, a Client Services Specialist. “I took this job thinking that I could make a huge impact, but after two years of long hours, extra effort, and trying to figure out what makes my boss happy, I’ve finally reached the point where I don’t care anymore. I thought I was hired because they believed in me. But, why try if nobody is going to notice?” Those were harsh words to read.

Each year, Times Higher Education explores how the world’s top universities rank when compared side by side. For years U.S.-based schools topped its list. Not anymore. (image credit: Shutterstock) Ever wonder how the world’s top universities stack up against one another? According to a source that focuses on the subject, the rankings of top schools contains some institutions you are probably familiar with, but have made some notable movements.