Listen as we discuss today's challenges and opportunities at work
Every year, it’s becoming more and more obvious how climate change is impacting our planet. From increasingly frequent and more devastating natural disasters to horrific pollution to animals becoming endangered and going extinct, there is a lot to be concerned about. What can we each individually do to help the planet? How can we push corporations to minimize their carbon …
For your business to succeed, you need to stay competitive. How do you do that? It starts with innovation, or better yet, radical innovation. If you’re not familiar with radical innovation, no worries. We spoke with Steve Hoffman on our new podcast, and he explains everything you need to know about how to radically innovate, how to infuse that ethos …
Many of us remember the schoolyard bullies who antagonized fellow classmates when we were younger. But unfortunately, bullying isn’t something that disappears after childhood. Indeed, you may find it in what should be a professional, respectful setting. How can you spot workplace bullying in your office? Moreover, how can you heal from it and, even better, prevent it? We spoke …
Entrepreneurs and small business owners know how important email engagement is. But is it possible that the traditional newsletter is holding you back? We spoke with Meera Kothand, an email marketing strategist. She reveals how you can say, “Goodbye Newsletter, Hello Audience!” You might be a bit skeptical, but trust us, you’ll want to hear her out. By the end …
Every organization and business needs to be visible if they want to attain long-term success. But getting that traction can be difficult, especially early on. How can you increase your online presence? We spoke with Jessica Morrison, an SEO expert for small businesses. She offers her advice on our new podcast, including the three-step approach that will help lift up …
As most anyone who’s done it can attest, starting a business is hard! It can be tricky to get the ball rolling and finally see a steady profit, but even once you’ve achieved that milestone (hooray!), scaling that success for continued growth often proves challenging. So what is the secret to really growing your company to reach your goals? According …
As any entrepreneur can tell you, starting a business is tough! It takes a lot of hard work and time to build it up and gain traction. However, a lesser-known fact? You need to make your business buyable, whether you intend to sell it or not. Don’t believe us? We spoke with Steve Preda, an author and leadership team guide …
The power of happiness can never be overstated, but did you know that it’s not just something to enjoy in your personal life? Indeed, positivity is also important in the workplace – for employees as well as for the clients and customers you work with. How can you foster a happy workplace culture and ensure that your employees feel good …
Just a few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of speaking with Robin Sacks, a confidence coach, about how we can all be more sure of ourselves and in a better position for career success. Today, she returns for another topic that is undeniably prevalent nowadays. We all know that virtual meetings have become ubiquitous in the past 16 months. …
Anyone who runs a business or has a proper side hustle knows how important your email list is. You also know how important it is that those emails reach and are opened by your subscribers… and how hard it can be to achieve those goals. Why aren’t your numbers as good as they need to be? What are you doing …
A lot of our success in life comes down to our own confidence and outlook. In many ways, we make our own luck by believing in ourselves and looking at things as opportunities rather than obstacles. But confidence doesn’t come easily to all of us. How can you get out of your own way and stop holding yourself back with …
Do you have an exciting business idea you’d like to build into a thriving company? If you’re moving towards becoming an entrepreneur, know that there are several things you should do before starting a business. But the most important item on that to-do list? Ask “why”! In our new podcast, we spoke with Thom King, a serial entrepreneur and the …
One of the greatest things about a community of people – and society overall – is the rich diversity we see in personalities and working styles. Whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, whether you’re a creative thinker or someone who is logical and methodological, we all bring unique perspectives and strengths. The same is true of Highly Sensitive People, …
We all live in a busy world, from our stressful jobs to our generally hectic schedules. How can professionals – from entrepreneurs and CEOs to interns and entry-level workers – stay focused even when amidst the chaos of work? We spoke with Pragito Dove about how meditation can unlock that focus. From relieving us of stress to inspiring a sense …
Most of us grapple with a certain amount of stress, overwhelm, and self-doubt in our careers — even those who have attained high positions and look successful. But to truly feel successful and happy, we need to have the confidence to go after what we want, regardless of the fears holding us back. How can you gain more confidence and …
As we all work towards greater diversity and inclusion at work, it’s important to give some particular focus to how we interact with our LGBTQ+ colleagues. What might you be saying or doing that can be divisive or offensive? How can we instead communicate in ways that are more respectful and inclusive? Our Director of Content Rachel shares some advice …
When we were young, most of us were told to dream big, pursue our passions, and that we could become anything we wanted to be. We had dreams of becoming astronauts or marine biologists or movie stars. But somehow, as we move into adulthood, many of us don’t end up in our dream jobs, or even in the right field. …
Most of us are well aware that women face bigger hurdles in their path to career success. From discriminatory hiring practices to the gender wage gap to that glass ceiling in our way, there are systemic challenges blocking our way. How can women overcome these barriers, both individually and as a whole? For our new podcast, we spoke with our …
Getting a good job and advancing in your career is a challenge for most people, but it is especially so for people in or at risk of falling into poverty. How can at-risk women gain the skills they need? How can they balance tough family situations with a grueling work schedule? We spoke with Dara Koenig about how we can …
For many of us, from the time we’re in high school, we’re taught the value of making a career plan. Whether it’s a five-year plan or a 10-year plan, we learn that looking to and preparing for the future will help us in getting there. As we move into adulthood and start developing our careers, though, career planning continues to …