Innovation and ambition have always been tied to the American spirit, and these characteristics were at an all-time high in the throes of the space race of the ’50s and ’60s. That vigor hasn’t slowed; it’s evolved with technology and the expertise of the country’s bravest and most brilliant explorers. Three retired NASA astronauts share …
“If you love yourself, it doesn’t matter if other people like you because you don’t need their approval to feel good about yourself.” ~Lori Deschene For most of my life, I worried about what others thought. Every move I made felt like a performance for someone else. I’d built my life on their approval. Then …
From Pain to Power: Letting Go of Approval to Love Myself Read More »
More than 3 million businesses in the United States are owned by members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. But entrepreneurs of Asian descent, particularly women, face more barriers than those who aren’t part of minority communities. Those challenges include lack of funding and support and a rise in xenophobia since the …
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A new trend has surfaced on TikTok called the “winter arc,” where people work on selected goals from October through January to prepare themselves for the upcoming year. This typically involves TikTokers motivating themselves to go to the gym more often while maintaining a healthy diet. But the purpose of the winter arc is more …
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Wilmer Valderrama’s habit is one that his social followers may be familiar with (#MyHourADay). But it all started offline during an early morning out in Afghanistan’s arid desert while traveling with the USO. “Everything was very quiet. I looked up—you could see every star,” he says “The air of the desert was crisp and cold, …
Workplace gift giving can enhance team dynamics, morale and company culture by fostering positive relationships and recognizing achievements. But when should you give gifts? And what types of gifts are appropriate? It can take time to decipher what may or may not be suitable. We asked etiquette experts, HR professionals and company leadership for tips …
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Raise your hand if this sounds familiar: “Work, it’s getting harder to stay connected to the good things. Too often you take over my life. And when this happens, my priorities, happiness and even my confidence seem to hinge on you.” Author and workplace expert Sara Ross opens her book, Dear Work: Something Has to …
A good book can make you laugh, make you cry and keep you guessing. A great book can inspire you, help you see the world differently and—in the case of the four titles listed here—lead to powerful transformation in your personal and professional lives. Maybe you’re feeling like something is keeping your startup from operating …