Life Changes
Healing Through Storytelling: Lessons from The Odyssey
The journey of Odysseus in Homer's 'The Odyssey' offers profound insights into healing...
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- Written by: Sean McMann
Are you waiting for your boss to notice your hard work? Bad news: that’s not how success works. In this empowering piece, Sean McMann shows us why complainers stay stuck and how taking initiative is the key to growth and success.
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- Written by: Diane Christiansen
What’s real and what’s glamorized in the movie: The Last Showgirl? Diane Christiansen, author and former Las Vegas showgirl, shares how Hollywood missed the mark—and what they actually got right.
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- Written by: Becca Powers
Your dreams and goals deserve to be pursued! This article explores the power of super big dreamy goals, how to reignite passion, and why chasing your wildest ambitions leads to personal transformation. Give yourself permission to press play on your dreams and unlock your full potential!
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- Written by: Ashwin Gulati
Passion fades, but purpose lasts. Steve Jobs championed passion, but true success comes from deeper conviction. Learn why purpose—not fleeting enthusiasm—fuels long-term success, and how to test your entrepreneurial drive before diving in. Discover the power of ikigai and aligning your work with what truly drives you.
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- Written by: Dr. Christian Marcolli
Success at work shouldn’t come at the cost of your personal life. Learn three powerful strategies to transition smoothly from work to home, hold meaningful family meetings, and nurture deep relationships while thriving as a leader.
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- Written by: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
Workplace gender dynamics are under attack by toxic leadership traits like "man up" culture. These harmful ideas affect everyone, regardless of gender, creating inequality and undermining employee well-being. This article dives into how toxic leadership stifles progress and impacts workplace harmony while offering insights on fostering equitable, empowering environments.
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- Written by: Margo Boster
Leaders thrive when they understand the balance between conscious and unconscious learning. This article reveals how early unconscious patterns influence adult behavior and leadership styles. Discover strategies to rewire outdated roadmaps, embrace neuroplasticity, and cultivate mindfulness to align actions with goals. Learn how conscious efforts can shape unconscious processes, unlocking new possibilities for personal and leadership transformation. Lead with intention, authenticity, and emotional intelligence.
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- Written by: Michael Thompson
How overcoming shyness can unlock quiet leadership and authentic influence. Learn strategies to turn perceived weaknesses into strengths, foster meaningful moments, and lead with empathy and thoughtfulness. Whether you're shy, reserved, or simply seeking to connect on a deeper level, this guide shows how being underestimated can be a superpower, helping you embrace your unique voice and create a meaningful impact in your own way.
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- Written by: Shawn Léon Nowotnik
Adaptability is the ultimate superpower for success and growth. Learn how embracing change, solving challenges, and staying open-minded can transform your life.
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- Written by: Andrew Edelblum, University of Dayton et al
Toxic bosses can harm careers and morale, but workplace social media and flexible work offer solutions. Discover research-backed strategies for employee resilience.
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- Written by: Ryan Christensen
Understand that emotions aren't problems to fix but signals that guide us to effective solutions. Explore how to interpret emotional signals as useful navigational tools for life's challenges. Discover new ways to use emotions to identify and solve real-world problems more efficiently and with greater self-compassion.
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- Written by: Mindy Vail
This article explores the importance of leading by example, both at work and at home. Whether you're managing a team or parenting, the values you demonstrate influence others. Learn how leadership rooted in integrity, self-care, and accountability fosters growth, innovation, and trust. Discover how promoting a positive example leads to better relationships and outcomes in business and life.
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- Written by: Stu Crum
This article explores how public speaking played a crucial role in the author's success, helping him to communicate a new vision and inspire teams. Learn why stepping in front of an audience is essential for advancing in leadership roles and how your communication skills can shape your career and the future of your organization.
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- Written by: Mindy Vail
This article debunks 10 common myths about leadership and change, from the idea that leaders are born, not made, to the misconception that leadership is a solo endeavor. Learn how shifting your perspective can help you embrace your potential as a leader and create meaningful change within your organization and community.
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- Written by: Serge da Motta Veiga, Neoma Business School
Taking regular breaks during job hunting is essential for success and well-being. Discover how effective breaks can rejuvenate your energy and boost your job search efforts.
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- Written by: Vicky Oliver
Test your knowledge of hybrid work rules for both office and remote settings with this six question quiz. Learn how to navigate hybrid work successfully and enhance your work experience and results.
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- Written by: Simon T. Bailey
In the golden hues of retirement lies an unexplored frontier not of cessation, but of rebirth and innovation. The narrative of retirement as the final curtain call is as outdated as an operating system that's due for an upgrade.
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- Written by: Andreana Drencheva, King's College London
Doing a job you find meaningful is great – until it consumes your life...
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- Written by: Nilufar Ahmed, University of Bristol
Do you feel like you belong at work? Here’s why it’s so important for your health, happiness and productivity.
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- Written by: Will T. Wilkinson
It’s easy to blame money for all the world’s problems, at least greed for money. Pick any problem and we can usually “follow the money” to discover what’s causing it.
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- Written by: Vicky Oliver
This article is written with the purpose of asking your employer for feedback, however some of its tenets can also be applied to asking friends, loved ones, where you volunteer, committees you are on, etc. for feedback.
