It’s a word we often come to dread, avoid or fear—especially when it comes to saying it to your boss. But what if a no now might actually create a yes later? It might even be the backbone principle of setting healthy boundaries in the workplace, and you might be surprised how many times the […]
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If you are one of the 41% of Americans who work remotely at least part of the time, you may be focused on designing the most comfortable and efficient workspace possible. Part of this involves keeping your utility bills affordable, and reducing energy usage can help. In addition to unplugging office equipment when you aren’t
“Rule your mind, or it will rule you.” ~Buddha I used to be trapped in a cycle of overthinking, replaying past mistakes, worrying about the future, and mentally holding onto every thought, just as I physically held onto old clothes, books, and my child’s outgrown toys. The fear of letting go—whether of physical items or
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Opening up about your feelings, emotions and struggles can be hard. It’s not easy to share mental health challenges as a man, especially for men of color. As an African American man myself, I’ve faced mental health battles in silence because I didn’t feel I had an outlet to share what I was going through.
“You should be angry. You must not be bitter. Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. It doesn’t do anything to the object of its displeasure. So use that anger. You write it. You paint it. You dance it. You march it. You vote it. You do everything about it. You talk it. Never stop talking
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For years, Justin Wheeler, the CEO of Funraise (a platform for nonprofit fundraising), believed that running a company meant being always on. If he wasn’t responding to emails, attending meetings, or checking social media was he really leading? Visibility meant control. Presence meant influence. The idea of stepping back felt not just impractical, but dangerous.
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Many extraordinary women have given us words of wisdom—both yesterday and today. Their insights can inspire us, motivate us and encourage us to be better versions of ourselves. Their statements continue to hold power and influence by inspiring us through challenging times, uplifting experiences and everyday moments. Whether it’s quotes from women leaders, women entrepreneurs,
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It’s 20, 30, maybe 40 years ago, and you walk through a mall. What do you smell? There’s really only one answer— Cinnabon. That sticky sweet awesomeness was a nostalgic aromatic mainstay in many of our youths, associated with a gooey treat while we strolled the mall with our friends or family. But what happens
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” ~Albert Einstein For a long time, I lived under the illusion that I was solving the problems standing between me and my desires. Whether it was love, success, or the kind of life I dreamed of, I believed I was
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Kentucky Fried Chicken recently announced plans to leave its namesake state, making it the latest major corporation to join the mass business migration to Texas. The restaurant chain follows corporations like X (formerly Twitter) and Realtor.com, which both moved to the Lone Star state within the last year. Businesses are leaving high-tax states in growing
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