The age of most successful startup founders may surprise you. And no, it's not early 20s.

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If given a choice to bet on a young entrepreneur or a middle-aged one, you're safer betting on the latter, according to new research.

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72 percent of people surveyed said they lied on their résumés — here are the most common fibs

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In a survey from ResumeBuilder.com, 72% of respondents admitted to lying on their résumé.

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5 time management mistakes you're making as a leader that leave you less productive and stuck in the weeds

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Most leaders respond to a huge workload by working longer and harder — but being more strategic with your time is a better way.

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7 signs you're being lied to, according to a psychotherapist who's trained the FBI and CIA

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David Lieberman says a liar will often talk more in the second person with lots of "you" statements, or they'll keep referring to "they" or "that" person.

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10 ways to stop self-sabotaging behaviors that cost you time, money, and happiness

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A difficult childhood, low self-esteem, and cognitive dissonance are all possible reasons for consciously or unconsciously engaging in self-sabotaging behaviors.

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9 elements you need to be more influential and persuasive at work and in business

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Dr. Amanda Nimon-Peters examined the last four decades of behavioral science research on influence and persuasion, and developed nine principles.

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Sarcasm, the silent treatment, and gossiping are all passive-aggressive work behaviors. Here's how to keep them out of your office culture.

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The sudden shift from in-person interactions to online communication has led to an increase in passive aggression at work.

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3 ways to avoid micromanagement and build trust at work

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Trusting others can be difficult, especially when it comes to your business, but the cost of distrust is far too high.

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