In Charge But In Over Your Head: The “Accidental” Executive
Confidence is key for rising executives—whether they feel it or not. Find out how to believe in yourself when faced with an unexpected promotion to management.
How to Nail the Follow-Up With a Hiring Manager
What should you do when you don’t hear back after a job interview? Here are 3 tips for writing a follow-up message to a hiring manager.
7 Ways to Ace Your Performance Review
If you’re like most of us, you dread annual performance reviews. You feel like the entire process is out of your control—and, of course, no one likes to be criticized. However, with careful planning and strategizing, your annual performance review can be an excellent opportunity to improve your job satisfaction and learn what you need […]
Krispy Kreme’s Refocus on Doughnuts Teaches: When It Comes to Building Your Business, Be the Steak Knife
When building a business, whether just beginning or a decade in, the key to success and longevity for many can be found in this analogy from Nick Martell and Jack Crivici-Kramer, entrepreneurs, founders and cohosts of the daily pop-biz news podcast The Best One Yet: “A business can try to be like a Swiss Army […]
6 Places that Offer ‘Analog Vacations’ and Tips For Creating Your Own
Discover 6 practical tips to plan your own analog vacation, disconnect from screens and truly recharge during your next getaway.
Want To Be a Freelancer? Here’s How to Get Started
Do you dislike working for someone else? Are you tired of the 9-to-5 grind? Do you crave more freedom and flexibility in your work life? If so, you might want to consider self-employment by becoming a freelancer. A freelancer is someone who works independently, offering their services to various clients on a project-by-project basis. Because […]
The Pumpkin Spice Effect
The aromas of fall can have a much bigger effect on us than you might think. Find out how seasonal scents can improve focus and productivity.
Is the 75 Hard Challenge Worth It?
In 2019, podcaster and entrepreneur Andy Frisella created 75 Hard, a program that he refers to as, “Ironman for your brain.” Described on his website as the “only program that can permanently change your life…from your way of thinking to the level of discipline you approach every single task in front of you with,” Frisella […]
The Best Books On Boundaries If You’re Having Some Trouble Setting Them
Setting and maintaining boundaries is crucial for your well-being. They help define what’s acceptable in your interactions and protect all aspects of your health. Without clear limits, you may feel overwhelmed or even lose sight of your priorities. Thus, knowing how to establish these important boundaries can empower you to take control of your life. […]
Inspired by Southwest Airlines’ Strategy, Ryanair Now Soars Above Them Financially
Ryanair was founded in 1984, but after an organizational restructuring in the early 1990s, it launched into business with a product that most people laughed at. By this point, commercial aviation was in full swing, and deregulation in the U.S. and Europe had opened markets to increased competition. From 1990 to 2000, global airline passenger […]
A 7th Grade Project Is Providing Resources for North Carolina Victims of Helene
Ethan Clark’s 7th-grade Facebook project now helps over 500K NC residents with real-time disaster relief info. Learn how it saves lives.
5 Fool-Proof Tips for Staying Sober on Vacation
I used to love a drink when flying: A martini in the airport bar while I waited to board the plane, or a plastic cup of white wine from the flight attendant, eased my fear of flying and got me into “vacation mood.” Drinking and traveling went hand-in-hand and when I got sober over 10 […]
