February 2025

Before I worked at Hallmark, I’d never bought a Valentine’s Day card. I certainly never expected to be the one making them. The first time I was assigned Valentine’s Day as an editor, I’ll admit, I wasn’t all that enthused. It wasn’t my favorite holiday, and at first glance, it didn’t feel all that interesting. […]

Boundaries. What comes up for you upon reading this word? For some, it is an eye roll, thinking of the proselytizing often akin to Instagram influencers in the self-help space. For others, it is a feeling of shame in knowing boundaries could help them in certain areas of their lives (e.g., at home, at work,

Eli Itzhaki’s locksmith business, Keyzoo, was booming and fully focused on scaling—adding more trucks, optimizing routines and hiring new technicians. Amid this growth, Itzhaki had to dismiss a technician for chronic lateness. It was only when the technician broke down during the exit interview that Itzhaki discovered the real reason behind the employee’s tardiness: a

“We are so lucky that you and dad are friends,” my daughter said one day while we were driving in the car. “Most of my friends say their parents can’t be in the same room together since their divorce.” The comment left me feeling simultaneously warm and fuzzy (because I was so happy to give

After 11 consecutive quarters of declining sales and the loss of over half a billion in revenue, Kohl’s outgoing CEO Tom Kingsbury openly acknowledged the company’s self-inflicted wounds and took responsibility. Addressing decisions that led to a 9.3% drop in quarterly sales at Kohl’s stores open for at least a year, Kingsbury told analysts, “We

Like many Americans, you may have gotten some jolting news about a friend while scrolling through your social media feed this election season. Whether it’s a neighbor you share casual conversations with or a lifelong childhood friend, discovering that someone’s values don’t align with yours can quickly wreak havoc. The last few elections have no