So … it’s August. For many of us, that means that life is getting ready to change. You’ve likely wrapped up your summer travel, kids are heading back to school, and you’ve taken full advantage of the long days of summer to get in some extra time outdoors. Before you know it, swimming pools will give way to pumpkin patches; […]
Read moreSummer is upon us, and it’s easy to lose focus and enjoy the sunshine. But even though the sun is shining, and the pool is beckoning, we still must be productive at work. Here are a few tips to keep your productivity and efficiency up, while enjoying your summer. First Things First It’s tempting to take your time in the […]
Read moreMental health continues to be a major topic of concern in the United States. It’s no secret that the state of our personal mental health affects every aspect of our lives – work, home, relationships, health, lifespan, etc. One in five adults experiences mental illness in a given year. Anxiety and depression are a significant cost to the global economy […]
Read moreIt is no secret our physical and mental health greatly affect all areas of our life. In recent years the practice of meditation has risen in popularity across the globe. Successful businesspeople, such as Microsoft founder Bill Gates, have lauded its benefits leading all sectors of the business world – creative to engineering fields – to take notice of the positive effects […]
Read moreWhen it comes to growing your career, conventional wisdom provides us with a familiar formula: Attend a competitive college, secure a great first job, work hard to prove yourself, earn projects and promotions, and successfully climb the ladder. There’s nothing wrong with this formula. There’s a reason why we follow it. It’s a successful formula. But what if there were […]
Read moreMay is Teacher Appreciation Month. Without doubt the men and women who devote their lives to educating our children deserve infinite gratitude. Valuable lessons, though, are often taught by family members, neighbors, friends, coaches and church members, among others. We are all members of the proverbial village it takes to raise a child, and we need to recognize the opportunities we have […]
Read moreIn the coming weeks, the world will affix its gaze upon the glorious Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. For those athletes and all who support them, the experience is the pinnacle of years of hard work, sacrifice, and tenacity. It is always striking to learn the story behind the athletes and their glory. Frequently, the backstories involve tales of […]
Read moreHave you read all the news lately about the changing landscape of the workforce with the advance of artificial intelligence and automation? There is no doubt the future of work looks very different than it does today. Digital technologies are upending the workforce and the workplace is changing more quickly than ever before. So what can workers expect in the […]
Read moreAugust can be a curious time of the year … there’s a definite transition from the fleeting, lazy days of summer to the focused and hectic days of fall. Kids are going back to school, colleagues are back to answering emails on time and the focus turns toward the end of the year. We found inspiration for this perplexing August-feeling […]
Read moreWhat is it about the summer months that makes you feel like you want to escape your life and experience something fabulous? Lucky for us all, escapism comes in many forms; whether you are traveling to an exotic, far-flung location or just escaping for an hour or two and becoming completely absorbed in a great book. Time to read is […]
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