You never heard Mr. Spock say on Star Trek, “Me and my big mouth.”
That’s why he would make the perfect CEO. All his motivations are ruled by logic over emotion. Spock would never say something dumb to a journalist, make sexist comments about a riv…
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Summer is officially here, complete with its packed vacation schedules, overly air-…
Advancements in Artificial Intelligence are impacting workplaces in a wide range of ways. From the types of work that employees do, to the safety of their environment, AI is transforming the labor market.
For instance, when it comes to workplace s…
Nicole Vignola is a neuroscientist, corporate consultant, and speaker committed to making neuroscience tangible for laymen and experts alike. Through her group and one-on-one coaching, she helps individuals improve their mental capacity and acuity by …
Some years ago, after a long career in magazines, I realized I needed to reinvent myself professionally and entered an unfamiliar work world in Big Retail. Like any new arrival, I had to learn to fit in. My biggest challenge was understanding how C Su…
Earlier this month, a U.S. federal court of appeals panel ruled that an Atlanta-based venture capital firm should be temporarily blocked from issuing grants for Black women business owners, claiming that the program is “racially discriminatory”—accord…
Feeling trapped while being enviably successful in public-facing entrepreneurship is an entire vibe. It feels like a wide-eyed brain freeze, a charley horse in a swimming pool, or worse, like a sightless underground bunker with no windows and all door…
According to Accenture, 3 in 4 businesses now outsource at least one Human Resource (HR) function. This trend has been driven by a rise in layoffs and today, some leaders believe that outsourcing HR can save businesses both time and money.
While it…
You prepped long and hard for the meeting, but it didn’t play out as you imagined. You felt off. You weren’t plugged in with the group. Your body language may have been to blame.
Feeling connected builds trust, sparks collaboration, and boosts…
Smart job candidates know how to field common questions about themselves. But the best applicants should also prepare questions about the interviewer. Reaching out and getting to know the interviewer will greatly improve your chances of landing that r…
