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If you rebrand poorly, your brand can suffer. Scarier still: Your margin for error is slim at best. But you can improve the odds considerably by rebranding according to these seven principles: 1. Make sure you’re clear about what a brand is. A brand is much more than your logo. A brand is the sum […]

Whether you’re new to managing remote or hybrid workers or you own a company with teams scattered across the globe, one of the biggest challenges you likely face is developing the trust and camaraderie that are so necessary for collaboration and innovation. A commitment to articulate and communicate your company’s values and foster employee connections

Growth mindset quotes span history. You can find evidence of what we now call a growth mindset in the words of great leaders, philosophers and spiritual leaders even in ancient times.  Consider the Chinese proverb: “A man grows most tired while standing still.” Or text from the Book of Romans in the Bible: “Do not

Anne Grady’s journey toward resilience started with her son, Evan, who is now 19 years old. She knew something wasn’t right even before he was born. After his delivery, the nurse said she had never met a baby that angry—not what a first-time parent wants to hear. Evan cried constantly, and when he was 11

Science fiction books and movies of the past drew vivid pictures of today: flying cars, cities on the moon, robots in every household. The internet thinks George Jetson was born in July 2022, which would suggest we are living in that Jetson future. Although no one is cruising past Floor 102 of the Empire State

Finding the best budgeting app for you can be tricky since there are multiple options, and each is slightly different. Often appearing on lists of the best budgeting apps, Mint is one of the most popular and easy-to-use apps available.  Mint can help you track your spending and income, alert you to fees or interest

Have you heard? Don’t tell anyone, but… I really shouldn’t say anything, but did you know… This stays between us… Miss Manners might clutch her pearls at the idea of this decorum-shattering habit, but gossip isn’t always in poor form. While it is mainly talk about someone who isn’t present, it doesn’t always have to carry

It’s been said that “two heads are better than one.” But what about four? Or even eight? While you and your fellow employees might share common goals, more collaboration doesn’t always mean the team will be successful. Sometimes, too many cooks in the kitchen (or collaboration overload) can slow the process, reduce efficiency and derail

KC Davis struggled with being messy most of her life. Even though she lacked systems for organizing her home, she found ways to function. However, things changed dramatically after she had her second child during the pandemic. “My ability to shoot from the hip without systems didn’t work anymore,” says Davis, a licensed professional therapist

Goal-setting theory describes the mechanisms that best engage and motivate employees. It implies tactics you can use to increase productivity on your team or throughout your organization. These tactics include setting goals that are specific and realistic yet challenging. Best practices in goal setting also require a completion date for a project. Milestones with due