While most motivated employees want to move into new roles with greater responsibilities, some take it a step further: They desire to be recognized as leadership material. They’re driven and want to be considered for a promotion and move up in the company, but bosses are often stretched thin and overlook budding talent. Since research…
Privacy is a policy ingrained in corporate America. Issues individual employees have, performance reviews and difficult discussions tend to happen behind closed doors. Communication can be compartmentalized, leaving some team members in the know and others unsure of what’s happening within an organization. A new workplace communication strategy is becoming more common and shifting the…
You know that sudden feeling in your gut – that tight squeeze or gentle tug that says something’s up? Maybe it whispers quietly, nudging you toward or away from something, or perhaps it screams at you to sprint full-speed in the opposite direction. But how do you know if that voice is truly your intuition…
Ever tried navigating a labyrinth blindfolded? That’s how navigating relationships can feel sometimes, right? To help you with this journey, we’ve compiled 65 of the toughest questions couples often dodge. These questions aren’t for the faint-hearted—they probe, challenge, and ignite meaningful dialogues. They’re the kind that spur growth, deepen connections, and shatter illusions. Think of…
Communication is an important skill that helps leaders achieve success in their careers, businesses, and personal lives and navigate conflict. Strong leaders use communication to influence those they lead without micromanaging their actions. Former hostage negotiator George Kohlrieser witnessed this firsthand in his career, which has involved being held hostage, having scissors held to his…
Picture this: It’s a chilly Monday morning, and I’m curled up with my laptop, staring at a blank screen. The week ahead looms dauntingly, filled with deadlines, responsibilities, and a to-do list that seems to stretch to infinity. Sound familiar? We’ve all been there, wrestling with that relentless foe called procrastination and desperately seeking that…
I like to think I’m a sensible person. I don’t take huge risks, I think things through and I generally try to plan for every possible outcome. Yet, somehow, I found myself stranded at a German bed-and-breakfast with no car, no ability to speak the language and about a thousand porcelain dolls for company. But…
As your relationship progresses, your conversations with your partner can start to become mundane. You might find that you only discuss where to go out to eat or the daily annoyances of the workplace. For parents, the topic of their children can consume almost all of their discussions. Don’t let your time with your partner…
“If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning. And if it’s your job to eat two frogs, it’s best to eat the biggest one first.“ This advice, often attributed to author Mark Twain, is to tackle an unpleasant task head-on—but what if delaying it ultimately leads…
When I see someone in need (and I mean both definitions of “in need”—a destitute person with a disability is one example; my mother-in-law carrying groceries in from her car is another), I have a tendency to do nothing. Sometimes, I don’t do nothing—sometimes, I’ll pretend I didn’t see them until the window of convenience…
