Inspirational

There is a famous saying often attributed to Thomas Edison that reads, “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” It’s possible that wiser words have never been spoken in this and other ‘opportunity’ quotes.  Opportunity doesn’t often present itself on a silver platter–a disheartening fact, we […]

Our internal dialogues can influence our decisions, confidence and even success. It’s not just background noise, it’s the lens through which we experience the world. Research shows that the way we speak to ourselves affects our cognition, relationships and life in general. Fortunately, we can train our brains to speak the language of optimism, empowerment

Pots and planters will soon be a one-and-a-half billion-dollar industry in the United States, driven in part by the rise of container gardening. The hobby has blossomed into a solution for city residents seeking to bring greenery into limited spaces. With only a few pots, quality soil and select plants, anyone can transform a balcony,

It’s the end of an era. Anna Wintour is leaving her role as editor-in-chief at American Vogue after a record-breaking 37 years. Her decades of success are a testament to her business acumen and steadfast commitment to her vision. She was never afraid to break the mold, but knew when to move with the times.  Under her

When New York Times bestselling author and speaker Rory Vaden and his wife AJ were at the height of their career after 12 years at a sales coaching company, AJ spoke up about an important issue at work… and got fired. Overnight, they lost their 8-figure business, including a podcast with millions of downloads, 200

It’s okay to admit you were wrong about pickleball. Sure, you dismissed it just a few years ago as a silly pastime meant only for retirees and out-of-shape adults. And then, like the 19.8 million other Americans who played in 2024, you picked up a pickleball habit. Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S.

Communication isn’t just about making yourself heard—it’s about hearing others, and that’s a lot more complex than it seems. Top-performing teams have communication down to an art, but it’s not an innate skill. Jennifer Larsen, vice president of training and instructional design at Assessments 24×7, has built her career on helping teams improve communication, largely

There’s a wealth of public land in the United States, and that’s quite literal: In 2023, outdoor recreation drove 3.1% of employment in the U.S., 2.3% of our GDP and $1.2 trillion in economic output. That’s a lot of bicycles and climbing shoes. Unfortunately, there’s also a dirty little secret behind all the stuff we

It’s important to regularly check in with your employees to ensure they’re not hitting any unnecessary roadblocks or inadvertently wasting time on a project, but observing them too often could be hindering their overall performance. A recent study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology takes the age-old idiom of “a watched pot never boils”

A corporate mission statement defines why your company exists. It’s not just a formality tucked away in a business plan; it’s a guiding light that steers your organization through growth, change and challenges. Today’s most successful companies know exactly who they are, what they stand for and where they’re headed—and they express it clearly through