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The Mistake I Made at 4:30 in the Morning (And What It Taught Me)
It was 4:30 in the morning in New Mexico. I was in an Uber, half-conscious, heading to the airport for yet another flight, when it hit me: It’s her birthday today.
The warmth of it woke me up faster than the coffee I desperately needed. I thought about calling right then. But it was 4:30. In the morning. She lives on the west coast. Even the most devoted friend doesn’t want to hear from you before sunrise, unless someone is in the hospital or a sale is ending in five minutes.
I’ll call when I land, I told myself.
I didn’t call when…
The Human Edge™ in Interviews: What the Best Candidates Do Differently
If you’re in the middle of a job search right now, you already know this truth: interviewing is exhausting.
You prepare. You research the company. You…
Get Your Ask Together: Why Asking Well Is a Power Skill at Work and at Home
Valentine’s Day is a time many of us think about connection, care, and partnership. Yet long before flowers or chocolates arrive, many of us struggle…
AI in Action: Elevating Creativity and Communication in the Workplace
The landscape of AI in our daily lives has been thrust into the limelight, especially after Google’s recent Gemini ad during the Olympics. This ad,…
The Netflix Culture Memo: 7 Powerful Leadership & Life Lessons
In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate culture, Netflix has once again positioned itself as a beacon of innovative and forward-thinking practices. With the recent update…
5 Leadership Lessons from Basketball Legend Bill Walton’s Life and Career
Growing up with a sports enthusiast father who always had a game on TV or the car radio meant that I was constantly immersed in…
Unlocking Mental Fitness: 5 Habits Every Leader Needs to Thrive
In today’s high-stress business environment, mental health is not just a personal concern but a leadership imperative. May, being Mental Health Awareness Month, offers an…
Communicating Boundaries: Key to Career Freedom?
In today’s dynamic work environments, where the distinction between professional and personal spaces blurs, especially with the ascent of remote work, the art of setting…
Line Leadership: Navigating Patience, Perspective, and Presence in the Workplace
As a leader, what can the often-frustrating experience of waiting in line teach us about patience, perspective, presence, and our own anxiety levels?
In a delightful…
7 Tools to Cultivate Emotional Intelligence
Not long ago, a friend living in a mid-sized city was facing a serious health issue and required immediate surgery. As word got around to…
Mastering Business Discourse: 3 Strategies for Effective Communication in the Professional Arena
Hey fabulous humans! Can you believe we’ve successfully catapulted ourselves into another year? It’s like we’re all starring in our own blockbuster movie, and I…
