We all want to do better at work—and in life, really. But traditional professional development courses can be soul-sucking and aren’t the only way to improve. Sometimes we have to take matters into our own hands when it comes to upping our efficiency, streamlining our workflow or integrating tech tools. We reached out to other…
Does emotional availability feel like a distant concept out of your reach? You’re not alone. Navigating our feelings and expressing them openly can be daunting. Yet, it is essential for forging deeper relationships and enjoying emotional health. Let’s unveil 17 practical strategies to enhance your emotional receptiveness and tear down the walls of fear and…
When it comes to fitness and health, what if all this time we should have been focusing on what we could gain rather than what we should lose? Physician, podcaster, public speaker and social media influencer Dr. Gabrielle Lyon contends that Americans and health experts have been getting it wrong for decades. Now, she’s on…
Have you ever held a grudge against someone? Have others held one against you? If so, then you know that resentment can weigh pretty heavily on you, like a shadow that looms over your heart and mind. Resentment can sprout from a range of situations: misunderstandings hurtful comments childhood trauma perceived injustices deep-seated grievances While…
Women entrepreneurs are on the rise, leading startups that innovate across tech, wellness, education, social impact sectors and more. According to female entrepreneurship statistics at the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, women’s startup activity rates rose from an average of 6.1% between 2001 and 2005 to 10.4% from 2021 to 2023. Wells Fargo’s 2024 Impact of Women-Owned…
Your good intentions and deeds matter. Keep putting out goodness into the world, and support will come. People all over the world are willing to get behind ideas that make a positive difference. Bring more kindness into your day-to-day interactions. Express appreciation freely. The smallest gestures often leave the deepest impact. “The greatness of a…
The idea of growth is a positive concept, but discerning what it means when it comes to our mental state and how it impacts our lives can feel tricky. What is a growth mindset? How does it help us in our personal and professional lives? In what ways does a growth mindset help us be…
As interest in sustainable practices rises and we’re seeing stronger shifts towards ethical consumerism, it seems only natural that sustainable investing steps onto the scene. This is a strong option for anyone interested in considering investing. It’s changing how businesses and investors think about building wealth, and it’s helping shape the world through positive social…
Co-founder and executive chairman of Netflix Reed Hastings gets an annual 360-review via written assessment to which any employee can contribute. He wrote about his 2019 review in his book No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention, observing, “I find the best comments for my growth are unfortunately the most painful.” In a…
Digital networking has transformed how professionals connect, collaborate and grow. LinkedIn alone—the world’s largest professional network—has over “1 billion members in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.” That’s quite a reach, and it’s only one of the digital networking platforms available for building business relationships online. The modern-day shift from in-person coffee meetings to…
