High-performing entrepreneurs avoid harmful behaviors such as expressing negativity and wasting time and money, writes Deep Patel. "Successful people avoid careless, extravagant or destructive practices, because they know such habits throw valuable resources down the drain," he writes.

Controlling emotions and giving yourself a little more time between appointments so you are better prepared are among key steps to make a better impression with your manager, writes CEO Karin Hurt. It's also important to prioritize workload effectively and always take into consideration who you're talking to before communicating, she advises.

Your LinkedIn profile will be more interesting if you don't default to your current job title and company in your headline, William Arruda writes. Include relevant keywords and a personal anecdote about yourself to highlight your personal brand.

An investigation by NBCUniversal has deemed allegations of sexual misconduct against former Today anchor Matt Lauer credible. The investigation, which has been criticized because it was not conducted by a third party, has concluded incidents were never reported directly to HR or to top network executives.

if you've been offered another job but don't want to take it, ask your boss to match the salary or benefits, Judith Humphrey writes. It's a good opportunity to highlight the value you bring to your company.

Have a long-term strategy for what you want to achieve with a career change and find something you really care about, Robin Reshwan writes. Determine if a job change will increase your career options in the future or hinder them.

Six lanes of a divided highway in Poland were blocked for hours on Wednesday when a tanker truck carrying 12 tons of liquid chocolate overturned. No one was seriously injured in the accident, but cleaning up the cooling chocolate was a long process.