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Struggling with new hires who wait for directions instead of taking initiative? Learn two simple techniques that help early-career employees grow from passive task-doers into confident, proactive contributors.

In the 1950s, Henry Sy visited the U.S. and saw something new: air-conditioned malls that served as hubs for shopping, dining, and community life. He brought the concept home to the Philippines—and changed the way Filipinos gather and socialize.

3 ways to do effective outreach on LinkedIn, whether you’re looking to land a coffee chat about a job opportunity or trying to get some career advice from a potential mentor.

In the late ’90s, 17-year-old Kat Cole was a hostess at Hooters, just trying to pay for school. When the kitchen staff quit, she jumped in to cook. When the bartender left, she learned to bartend too. By 19, she could run the place—so no surprise that when corporate asked for candidates to fill an international role, her manager said, “Kat.” It’s a lesson in stepping up and being ready before anyone asks.