May 13, 2025

Over 50% of Americans Use Buy Now, Pay Later for Essentials. Learn the Risks and How to Break the Cycle

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 […]

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The Darker Side of Work-Life Balance: When Others Determine Your Bandwidth for You

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

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Will the ‘Right to Disconnect’ Movement Save Employee Mental Health?

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;

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How to Build Resilience: Strategies for Mental Toughness

The question “How would you describe a successful person?” breeds a flurry of descriptive answers. Some people might say these individuals are “intelligent,” “confident” or “passionate.” Perhaps others would label them as “disciplined” and “decisive.” But, above all else, someone who is successful is resilient. It’s easy to think that successful people breeze through life

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AQ: The New Must-Have Skill for Leaders

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,”

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