Use the “Fresh Start Effect” of Changing Seasons to Re-set Goals It can be tough to watch the sun set on the more relaxed pace of summer and perhaps even the memory of a restful vacation, but there’s also something about kids going back to school, possibly cooler temps and a return to routines that [...]
Here’s to Your Good Health — And Everyone Else’s Too! Many people understand today that women and underrepresented people continue to earn less than white men, have fewer job opportunities, are promoted less often and, as entrepreneurs, have far less access to investment capital. We may be less aware of the stark differences in health [...]
What Will It Take to Declare Financial Independence and Freedom? While most of us will never be billionaires (or even set that as a goal), we do want adequate earnings, savings and investments to afford the lifestyle we desire, plan for a comfortable retirement and contribute to society in meaningful ways. Financial freedom means [...]
Master Leadership Presence to Build Team Trust and Performance We sometimes mistake cultivating a sense of executive or leadership presence with creating a false image, but that misses the mark completely. The most effective leaders use presence to represent themselves authentically and to connect with others in ways that earn their trust and respect. That [...]
Are We Having Fun Yet? How to Vacation Like You Mean It Are We Having Fun Yet? How to Vacation Like You Mean It Research is clear that unrelenting work can decrease motivation, creativity and productivity and that taking a break can rejuvenate and energize us. Vacations can be one part of the [...]
Workplace Apologies: When They’re Warranted and How to Make One Kids are taught to say, “I’m sorry,” as soon they can move independently and wreak havoc on others; stealing a toy, hitting, saying unkind things or being unwilling to share. While those few words can quickly become reflexive and automatic, a genuine apology can be [...]
Learn to Pitch Effectively to Score More Wins If you own your own business, mastering the art of the pitch is fundamental to gaining investors, loans, clients and even employees. People need to understand your vision and how you will make it a reality. The same is true for company leaders pitching big ideas for [...]
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Learning, Listening and Support Can Promote Belonging and Advancement Like most underrepresented groups in white-dominant cultures, Asian-American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) face greater challenges at work due to cultural stereotypes, unconscious bias, and discrimination and are less likely to be promoted into senior leadership. AAPI Heritage Month opens the door [...]
Make a Graceful Exit and Open the Door to Future Connections No matter how much you love your job, at some point, it may be time to move on. Perhaps you’re ready to make the leap to entrepreneurship after years as an employee, want to switch industries or have just landed a better job with [...]
How Helping Others Helps You Too The U.S. Celebrates National Volunteer Month A strong body of research shows that giving to others activates regions in the brain associated with pleasure, social connection and trust that can foster a “helper’s high.” Even among folks who are sick or elderly, volunteering and giving to others has been [...]
