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Among the new films at theaters this past weekend was 42. It tells the story of two men, player Jackie Robinson and general manager Branch Rickey, who changed the world by changing the game of baseball. On April 15, 1947, Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball when he took to the field for Rickey’s Brooklyn Dodgers. Following his motto, “Life is not a spectator sport. If you’re going to spend your whole life in the grandstand just watching what goes on, in my opinion you’re wasting your life,” he endured ridicule, harassment, and even death threats to play the game he loved. In the process, Robinson helped bring the issue of racism to national attention.

From sports fields to corporate...

Productivity is all about what you accomplish—meaning, tasks you complete. You don’t get any point for starting things and then dropping them later. Spending time and energy on tasks that go nowhere is a huge productivity-killer. Not only does it waste your valuable time, but it also hurts your morale and motivation because you never get the satisfaction of reaching the finish line. Not to mention, it will also hurt your professional image if you get a reputation as someone who can’t follow through on what they start.

So how you make sure you stick with something once you start? This article has a few tips.

First, be selective with what you take on....

Animals operate best when they live in habitats for which they are suited. You wouldn’t expect a polar bear to fare well in the deserts of Arizona or a rattlesnake to try to adjust to the North Pole. Similarly, a worker thrives when put in a workplace that matches her personality, ability, and needs.

Some mismatched employees overlook the problem. They may reason that having a job at all is sufficient in this economy, or they may hope their feeling of being out-of-place will disappear over time. Living with the status quo is oftentimes easier than breaking it.

If, however, you have a nagging feeling that you really aren’t working in the right place, it might be time to explore other options. Elizabeth Grace Saunders, founder and CEO of the time-coaching and training...

We know many of you are seeking a new (or better) job, so to help you uncover valuable opportunities, we'll be spotlighting a job of the week. This week, we’re featuring an opportunity for an executive assistant at Harvard.

Located at Harvard’s campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this position provides high level administrative support and logistical management for Dean of Arts and Humanities, including organizing complex meetings and appointments.

Will also research and assemble briefing information for meetings, prepare summaries and perform administrative support activities related to academic and strategic planning. This person will also answer phones and greet visitors; record meeting minutes and initiate follow-through on action items. Additional duties involve...