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…
This Q&A is adapted from a podcast episode of Unscripted With Amy Somerville. Listen to the full episode here. Courtland Warren, thought leader, master facilitator and SUCCESS® Leadership Lab expert, has dedicated his career to helping individuals and organizations unlock their potential and create meaningful change. SUCCESS® CEO Amy Somerville interviewed Warren about true transformation,…
I think most of us can agree that relationships are not always smooth sailing. Some are great, some are mediocre, and some are just plain terrible. There are many reasons and many factors that play a role, but a lack of communication skills is a really common reason. You’ve got people who: don’t like to…
What’s your true colors personality? Or, to back up a bit, which of the four colors in the true colors test — blue, green, gold, and orange — do you gravitate to most? If you can acknowledge that one of those colors draws you in more quickly than the others, there’s a reason for that….
Starting a business is an exciting project, but it also comes with risks. How do you know if people will want your service or product? How do you know if the market is ready for your business? How do you know if your product is viable amongst its competitors? All of these questions associated with…
In these times of increasing polarization, it’s easy to fall into the trap of indifference. No matter how bleak things may appear, know that people still care. There are individuals actively working to make life better for others. And acts of kindness save lives every day, everywhere. “The very nature of kindness is to spread….
It’s hard to know what to expect when you sign up to hike 100 miles with a group of strangers you’ve never met. There are only two guarantees: the way will be beautiful and the way will be hard. This summer, I’ll be trekking a long stretch of the John Muir Trail with a guided…
Do you ever feel like you just need your world shaken up a bit? Sometimes, this can indicate you need some kind of realization or enlightenment in your life. Maybe things have been kind of dull and mundane, or you generally feel “stuck.” Or perhaps you’ve recently undergone a big life change, or maybe you’ve…
