The art of respectful disagreement without resorting to personal attacks has become a rare skill. As leaders, navigating this challenging terrain requires more than just diplomatic finesse. It demands a fundamental mindset shift from furious to curiou…
After years of promises, Microsoft introduced a new default Word font family, Aptos, last summer. It replaced the 15-year-old Calibri.
As Microsoft 365’s default font, it will likely be increasingly used for résumés. I believe that at s…
When Mandy Teefey launched her company Wondermind two years ago, her cofounder, who’s also her daughter, had bold ambitions.
“She had always wanted a Planned Parenthood for mental health,” recalls Teefey, cofounder and CEO of Wondermind…
Employers have long understood the value of protecting the physical and financial well-being of their team. That’s how healthcare benefits and employment became linked in the first place.
But as premiums and deductibles have increased, the ef…
Have you ever been in a position where you had a great job, but decided that it was time to look elsewhere for an opportunity to grow in your career? You went through the interview process, was on the short list, but the company ultimately went with s…
What do you think is the biggest difference between children and adults? Aside from the colorful clothes and cheerful laughter, adults—on the whole—take everything much more seriously than children.
Think about it. If a child falls, they stand up …
Many of us struggle with procrastination. With the lure of social media and the siren song of so many distractions on our devices, it’s understandable. But procrastinating can be one of the most insidious habits. Procrastination can keep you from grow…
I’m a Gen Zer who will be officially stepping into the workforce a year from now, so I’m curious about learning how the working world functions. I’ll admit I’ve gone down countless rabbit holes on TikTok to hear more about offi…
Facing an audience alone can be anxiety-producing. But copresenting with others brings its own set of challenges as well: from confusion to unclear roles.
I once taught a class in which students were required to deliver a group presentation o…
Becky Straw was a single 29-year-old living in Manhattan when she was asked to resign from her job at Charity: Water. As the third employee at the organization, she had played a significant role in its meteoric rise.
Straw had worked at the organiz…
