At some point, we’ve all looked to our manager for a sign-off, hoping for that sense of security: “If they approve it, I’m in the clear.” But there’s a hidden cost to always seeking approval. The problem? By leaning too heavily on seeking approval, we miss out on opportunities to own our decisions entirely—and with … Read more
GIVING HER FAMILY – AND HERSELF – “FULL ATTENTION” Woo acknowledged that she could also have found ways to accomplish what she had aimed to do during her career breaks – without taking a break. But she felt it necessary to be completely present. “There are areas in life that, if I wanted to look … Read more
New year, new professional you? Can you find that sweet spot in the Venn diagram including these four categories? What you love What you are good at What the world needs What you can be paid for This existential question is presented by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles in their book, Ikigai, The Japanese Secret … Read more
Are New Year’s resolutions losing their appeal? According to Drive Research, only 30% of Americans made a resolution in 2024 and of those who did, 62% felt pressured to. The lack of interest could be due to the success rate: Just 9% of Americans stick with their New Year’s resolutions. While there are several reasons … Read more
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features JW Wiseman, founder of non-alcoholic craft cocktail company Curious Elixirs. Image Credit: Nick Kova. JW Wiseman, founder of Curious Elixirs. Launched in 2015, Curious Elixirs generated $2.2 million in its first five years — and skyrocketed past $50 million in the past five years. The brand has served millions … Read more
As the dust settles on another wild one, let POLITICO help you reminisce by rattling through, in no particular order, the 37 words on every extremely-online political type’s lips this year. TWO-TIER JUSTICE: A big talking point of comeback kid Nigel Farage and his fans. They argued that the British justice system treated white and … Read more
It’s a new year, but work feels like the same old same old. You want to be excited, but there’s just not that much to be pumped about: You’re not in line for a big promotion or raise. And there’s not some innovative new project on the horizon. So what do you do to remotivate … Read more
‘Tis the season to start a side hustle. Many Americans are eager to earn some extra cash ahead of an anticipated holiday spend of $1,778, an 8% increase over last year, according to Deloitte’s 2024 holiday retail survey. Although not quite seasonal, online freelance work is the most popular side hustle to offset holiday-related expenses, … Read more
When you think about it, a New Year’s resolution is actually a pretty drastic step to take in the quest to change your behavior. After all, if there is something you want to do differently, you start by just trying to act differently in the future than you did in the past. You only need … Read more
The next generation of corporate directors will need to be more adaptable, strategic, and visionary than ever. Today’s pace of change demands it, and obligations to generate long-term value creation necessitate it. This means young professionals must begin to prepare for board service early in their careers to increase their odds of getting a seat … Read more
