Do you take personal responsibility for your actions? Do you sometimes wonder what that actually means — and whether or not you’re doing enough? Taking personal responsibility has to do with your actions, words, and choices and how they affect you and others. Accepting responsibility is essential to anyone who acknowledges and seeks to honor…
We often rely on data, analytics and strategic planning to make decisions. But what about gut instincts? Icelandic sustainability leader and former UN adviser Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir makes the case for leaning into one of our most powerful tools in her new book, InnSæi: Heal, Revive and Reset With the Icelandic Art of Intuition. “Innsæi [pronounced…
The temper tantrum isn’t just reserved for children of a certain age. Unfortunately, we’ve probably all encountered (or seen online) an adult throwing a full-out tantrum. Awkward, right? And like most people, you probably think, “Aren’t we a little old for this?” Whether it’s the coworker who sulks like a child when they don’t get…
Sometimes, people talk about it like it’s a controllable, contagious disease. But insecurity is perfectly normal! Everyone deals with it in one form or another at various points. It comes and goes and affects us all differently. So today, we’re doing a deep dive into the things people are insecure about. What is the biggest…
Applying for college can be overwhelming, and college counselors can help relieve some of that stress. “Independent counselors can be instrumental in guiding students through self-assessment, exploring diverse academic paths and identifying colleges that align with their individual needs and interests,” says Joel Bauman, Duquesne University senior vice president for enrollment management.“ This can lead…
Good leaders can possess a variety of traits, from confidence to charisma. But whether you’re leading a small business, a big corporation, a class of students or a family, effective leadership often comes down to having the ability to inspire others to achieve certain outcomes. That means learning how to delegate and manage challenges along…
While some organizations are scaling back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, others are maintaining their efforts. There’s also still a growing focus on DEI and inclusive company culture in the workplace, especially in corporate and startup companies. The shift toward diversity and inclusion in the workplace isn’t just a moral imperative–it can be a…
Gender equality has come a long way since the Equal Pay Act of 1963, and today, more women are in the workforce than ever. However, there are still equality issues that are challenging women in the workplace, including the gender pay gap. Put simply, women, both in the U.S. and globally, are still earning less…
Complaining is a completely normal part of human behavior. For many of us, it’s a way to vent out our frustrations – or even a way to start to see real change in the world (as long as it’s followed by positive actions!). Yet, we all know (or have known) someone that complains a little…
Let’s talk about reactive abuse — or reactionary abuse. A form of gaslighting, reactive abuse is when one person intentionally provokes another into intense, adverse reactions. It can be emotional, psychological, or physical — and in many cases, reactive abuse is an unconscious, reflexive instinct. Is it harmful? What types of people engage in the…
