Research shows that although we tend to avoid what's most difficult in life we're also conversely drawn to cognitive and physical tasks that push our limits. One study reveals that it's not necessarily the reward or end result we most value, but the effort it took us to get there -- a finding that employers can use to change the way they reward staff.

Minimize distractions during your work day by stowing away electronic devices, switching tasks occasionally to give your brain a break, moving to a different location if possible and telling others about your need for time to focus, writes Jones Loflin. "Don't assume that just because you look busy that your team will leave you alone," Loflin writes.

A great leadership career is forged in those moments when you consider the needs of others, identify your style and stand up for your convictions, writes Art Petty. "It's frightening to take a stand, but if you compromise, you will be failing yourself, those who depend upon you and everyone who has inspired you to be a good person and leader," Petty writes.

Many leading companies offer paid internships, but unpaid internships are still a thing. When viewed from an equal opportunity perspective, the entire idea of unpaid work is not a good look because only people who have some other source of money can afford to work for free. From a corporate competitiveness perspective, companies that offer unpaid internships hurt themselves by limiting their talent pool.

"Quiet quitting" has gotten a lot of ink lately, and this article looks at all the other areas in your life where you can incorporate quiet quitting, like friendships, family, parenting, social media and superfluous grooming. Which of those would you like to quiet quit?

I guess this one could be classified as "not-so-quiet quitting." Trevor Noah's decision to transition away from "The Daily Show" is a bummer. It might have been a "crazy choice" by Jon Stewart to hand the keys to the show to Noah seven years ago, but it was an inspired choice. Who is gonna be the next host?

I am Janet Connor Kahler, editor of Your Career. I have been with SmartBrief for 13 years in a variety of jobs, including my current job as content production manager. I have experience in hiring, training and managing workers and have taught college courses that include resume writing and job interviewing. And yes, I had a unpaid internship at an advertising agency while in college that I subsidized with weekend lifeguard shifts.