Uncertainty. The mere word can trigger anxiety in even the most confident among us. Yet, as the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus believed, the only constant in life is change. Despite having 2,500 years to adapt to this fundamental truth, many of us still struggle with the unpredictable nature of existence and being able to embrace…
It’s okay to admit you were wrong about pickleball. Sure, you dismissed it just a few years ago as a silly pastime meant only for retirees and out-of-shape adults. And then, like the 19.8 million other Americans who played in 2024, you picked up a pickleball habit. Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S….
A corporate mission statement defines why your company exists. It’s not just a formality tucked away in a business plan; it’s a guiding light that steers your organization through growth, change and challenges. Today’s most successful companies know exactly who they are, what they stand for and where they’re headed—and they express it clearly through…
Author Lewis B Smedes once said, “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” Oftentimes, resentment, grudges, or old hurts don’t haunt the person who caused them. In fact, they might have forgotten about the situation altogether. In the end, the only person who is still hurting is…
There’s a wealth of public land in the United States, and that’s quite literal: In 2023, outdoor recreation drove 3.1% of employment in the U.S., 2.3% of our GDP and $1.2 trillion in economic output. That’s a lot of bicycles and climbing shoes. Unfortunately, there’s also a dirty little secret behind all the stuff we…
Sometimes it leaves you numb, and at other times, it feels like your heart is being ripped out, with nothing left to hold on to — that’s the nature of emotional pain. What you’re feeling is perfectly normal. Painful situations are inevitable in life. Yet we try our best to avoid pain…
Communication isn’t just about making yourself heard—it’s about hearing others, and that’s a lot more complex than it seems. Top-performing teams have communication down to an art, but it’s not an innate skill. Jennifer Larsen, vice president of training and instructional design at Assessments 24×7, has built her career on helping teams improve communication, largely…
Cracking the consumer mindset has always been the holy grail of sales. Robert Cialdini’s marketing ethos sums it up best with one simple question: Why do people say yes? According to him, buying isn’t just about logic—it’s about emotion, impulse and shortcut thinking. We may look inward when making choices, but we’re also wired to…
We all know someone who refuses to see the obvious – maybe a friend who won’t admit their partner is cheating, or a family member who ignores clear signs of addiction. Sometimes, we’re the ones avoiding uncomfortable truths about ourselves. Denial isn’t just being stubborn. It’s our mind’s way of protecting us from pain we’re…
Children are such wonderful guides. They can teach us so much about the value of unconditional love and generosity. After all, wisdom isn’t always something we gain with age, but rather the way we engage with the world. We all can take inspiration from a child’s ability to find joy in the ordinary and appreciate…
