Professionals who want to show that they're ready for a leadership role must project a positive attitude, David Sturt and Todd Nordstrom write. Recognize the efforts of your co-workers and focus on removing boundaries rather than creating them.

Your first step when you take charge of a new team should be gaining the team's trust, writes M. Susan Taylor. Be willing to ask them, as well as your company's leaders, for support while working to achieve buy-in for your new ideas, Taylor writes.

The best place to start making new friends when you relocate for a job is at your workplace, writes Gwen Moran. Outside of work, try to join groups and communities that were similar to those you were engaged in previously.

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that men and women can be paid differently for the same work based on salary history, overturning a lower court's decision. Advocacy groups are calling the move a major setback for equal pay.

Don't ignore instructions not to call a prospective employer after applying; it will seem like you didn't read the job listing or, worse yet, don't respect the hiring manager's time. Also, make sure to comply with instructions to attach your cover letter separately or give more information on why you want to work with a company, writes Richard Moy.

A controlled study has found that you can minimize the effects of stress by doing aerobic exercise before a stressful experience, like an important presentation, writes Mithu Storoni. Make sure your moderate-intensity workout is finished 90 minutes before the anticipated stress for best results.

Slack will soon help co-workers find out if their secret crushes are mutually interested using the dating application Feeld. The app will play matchmaker if both parties agree, but how HR will respond is another question entirely, Cassie Murdoch writes.