Leadership success has long been linked to Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and Emotional Quotient (EQ). However, Adaptability Quotient (AQ) is emerging as the ultimate game-changer. As change accelerates and uncertainty becomes the norm, leaders who can evolve and thrive in the face of disruption will succeed. “In the world of accelerating change, adaptability is the thing,”…
For many professionals, the ping of a work email after hours is a persistent reminder that the workday rarely ends on time. As the lines between professional and personal time continue to blur, people check messages before bed and respond to requests on weekends, rarely disconnecting from work. “We’re not wired to be working 24/7;…
The modern grocery shopping experience has taken a troubling turn with the option to split your $78 bill into “four easy payments.” When did we start financing essentials like bananas and bread? New research from PartnerCentric reveals 52% of Americans use buy now, pay later (BNPL) services, with 31% using them for groceries. Let that…
We are all subject to life’s inevitable harsh conditions and challenges. It could be the weather, culture, gender stereotypes, or genetic predispositions, to mention a few. Hence, we are all faced with a myriad of impediments, yet what differentiates us – and the quality of life we ultimately lead – is our mindset. We are…
A few years back, I was five weeks postpartum with my fifth child and I cracked my computer back open. My marketing and journalism business was waiting. I was ready to do something that had nothing to do with diapers, pacis, nursing or sleep schedules for a few hours. I went about a lighter version…
When ChatGPT launched in late 2022, I instinctively knew that the era of traditional knowledge work would soon be over. It was only a matter of time. Rather than resist the inevitable change, I chose to lean into it and pivoted into AI education and consulting in spring 2023. I started teaching young students on Outschool…
Life doesn’t always give us what we think we need or wish for ourselves. You may have thought that you’d be further into your career at this point in your life. Or, you may feel frustrated that the relationships you’ve had are not the lifelong partnerships you are seeking. It’s easy to get stuck in…
The tough part about “feeling down” is not knowing what to do about it. We might opt for lying in bed and curling into the fetal position, lost, empty, and hopeless. While this is completely a-ok (hey, we all do this sometimes!), having a checklist you can turn to during these tough mental times can…
The celebrated Canadian singer, actress and Broadway star Deborah Cox has been a trailblazer in music and theater for over 25 years—and she shows no signs of slowing down. A Grammy-nominated artist and the first Black woman inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Cox has seamlessly transitioned between R&B, dance music and theater….
When we shift our focus from limitations to possibilities, we find more growth, opportunity, and learning in our journeys. In this space of possibility, we find the courage and confidence to embrace new paths that can lead us toward outcomes beyond our expectations. Our world is full of people who are turning their limitations into…
