Motivational

This year, I turned 50—a milestone many of my friends and colleagues associate with mid-life and the pressure to have one grand hurrah before everything supposedly goes downhill. “Are you getting a new car?” “Which exotic location are you vacationing in?” “When’s the big party so we can celebrate?” These questions continuously plagued me for […]

Accountability means taking responsibility and ownership of our actions and choices, whether they lead to achievements or failures. It’s an essential part of our growth, both personally and professionally—yet it’s also something many of us struggle with. It’s often difficult to admit when we’re wrong or have made a mistake because these confessions require vulnerability

Understanding how to navigate workplace dynamics can make all the difference in building strong, healthy working relationships. One of the most effective tools for decoding behavioral tendencies is the DISC assessment, which categorizes individuals according to four personality types—Dominance (D), Influence (I), Steadiness (S) and Conscientiousness (C). Each type has distinct strengths and challenges, alongside

In 2020, as COVID-19 raged on and the world ground to a halt, Erin McGoff sat in her 400-square-foot Brooklyn apartment and fretted. Her flourishing career in the film industry—the very thing that brought her to New York City in the first place—suddenly seemed in jeopardy. Editing and directing work all but dried up once

In today’s fast-paced digital age, distractions are everywhere. Technology, notifications, multitasking and environmental noise all compete for our attention, making it harder than ever to stay focused. These distractions not only impact our ability to concentrate, but they can reduce our productivity and overall well-being. As we move from task to task, the mind can

Can a few minutes a day truly transform your mindset? I didn’t think it was possible—but I was wrong. Most of us have heard about emotional intelligence and the rising importance employers are placing on this factor in hiring decisions. But have you heard about positive intelligence (PQ)? I hadn’t either until a coach friend

On paper, the multiple car dealerships Michelle Singer manages in Queens, New York, were incredibly successful. Financially, the organization was exceeding its goals. But eight years ago, day-to-day operations told a different story. “We were just lacking in interpersonal skills and also lacking in cooperation. Silo behavior was really, really strong,” Singer says, adding that

Looking to go global? You’re not alone. With the recent election, economy and various other factors, many job seekers are looking to work remotely abroad. With the upsurge in remote job seekers, the rise in remote job boards has quickly followed. Yet between online scams, overwhelming competition and confusing requirements, many aspiring digital nomads are

MLK Day, which falls on the third Monday in January each year, is a day to honor, remember and celebrate the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. An American minister and activist, King became one of the most prominent and instrumental figureheads of the Civil Rights Movement. He led with courage and

From time to time, we all fall into the trap of doomscrolling. One amusing clip can snowball into hours of aimless browsing, leaving behind a sense of guilt we’d rather avoid. Chasing the next big thing is in our nature, and social media takes full advantage of it. These platforms have mastered predicting exactly what will