Motivational

“Let’s get scuba certified!”   My husband and I were headed to an all-inclusive Caribbean resort, where the ads show happy couples frolicking on pristine beaches. In addition to relaxation (and unlimited cocktails), our Curaçao resort offered a range of water sports. We’ve enjoyed snorkeling for years; scuba seemed like the next step. Meet my anxiety  […]

It came to me on the first morning of our safari, when my son and I were both bleary-eyed and jet-lagged in South Africa, a big place further than we had ever been or thought we would be. There was this equilibrium shift between us, a giddiness that was at once familiar and also new.

Demi Guo never set out to become the face of a creative revolution. From programming in elementary school to pursuing a Ph.D. at Stanford, she has always been captivated by how technology can expand human imagination and build products that reshape the way we live and work. Along the way, she interned at Microsoft and

Workplace music tangibly impacts workers, yet it’s often left to chance by playing the radio or streaming playlists made for customers. Misaligned audio has negative consequences for employees: it can decrease mood and lead to cognitive depletion, a new Ohio State University (OSU) study details.  According to Kathleen Keeler, co-lead author of the study and

Leadership engagement appears to be under pressure, according to new research from Kahoot’s 2025 Workplace Engagement Report. According to their findings, only 47% of leaders currently consider themselves “fully engaged” in their work, while 79% believe their teams still perceive them as motivated and energetic.  The study, which included more than 200 HR and training

Toxic bosses come in many forms: micromanaging, uncommunicative, excluding, disrespectful and the list goes on. What’s worse is when these negative traits overlap. Sometimes, toxic bosses can be tolerated—like in situations where you’re rewarded with a promotion or raise at the end of the tunnel. But when they start actively doing things that prevent you

Failure is one of life’s most uncomfortable teachers, but also one of its most effective. You could be chasing a big goal or just trying to get through a tough season. Either way, it’s often the moments where things fall apart that we begin to truly understand what we’re made of. These inspirational quotes about

Learning doesn’t stop when school ends. In fact, some of the most meaningful learning happens long after. Whether you’re exploring a new skill, adjusting your thinking or growing through challenges, the ability to keep learning is what keeps us moving forward. It helps us adapt, stay mentally sharp and remain useful in a world that’s

If you want to future-proof your career in the high-income bracket, mastering AI oversight and strategy seems to be the smartest investment you can make. As companies worldwide ramp up their adoption of generative AI, a new class of professionals fluent in strategy, product design and machine learning are earning salaries on par with those

As we wrap another remarkable year at SUCCESS®, I’m elated to set the stage for our inaugural legacy-themed issue. You’re in for a real treat. With so much change in the world and AI at our fingertips, I’m reminded more and more that my personal legacy is a complex compilation of pain to purpose and