This week, we celebrated International Women’s Day, and in the U.S., we celebrate the incredible history of trailblazing, inspirational women for Women’s History Month. From classic heroines like Joan of Arc to courageous abolitionists like Harriet Tubman to unyielding suffragists like Susan B. Anthony, history is anchored by powerful, inspiring women. Over the past few […]
Archive | Inspiration and Motivation
Inspiring Others to Reach New Heights
Leaders across industries have a unique opportunity to not just focus on productivity and overall workforce management, but they have a chance to truly inspire their teams to be the best versions of themselves. And while the age-old saying of “waiting for inspiration to strike” may be the way many view inspiring others; it may […]
Black History Month: Lessons from Great Leaders
In February, North America and other countries celebrate the many accomplishments, innovations, and cultural triumphs of Black individuals during Black History Month. Though there were several precursors, Black History month was officially recognized during the U.S. bicentennial of 1976 by President Gerald Ford who urged everyone to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected […]
Quick Tips to Stay on Top of New Year’s Resolutions
At the start of the new year, millions of people resolve to better themselves, become more marketable in their field, and finally achieve goals they’ve been putting on hold for years. But just because they’ve decided what they want to do or be in the new year, doesn’t mean the end goal will be easy […]
Oscar Wilde on Development
As one of the most influential satirists, poet, playwrights, and novelist of the 19th century, Oscar Wilde had a busy career, though his life only lasted 46 years. Born in Dublin, Ireland, and educated at Trinity College and Magdalen College at Oxford, Wilde’s most famous works include the Picture of Dorian Gray, The Importance of […]
Focusing on Delegation and Empowerment in the New Year
Success is often measured by the assets you acquire during your career. But for leaders, success is determined by the strength of your greatest assets: your employees. And while top talent may come and go, one thing that should remain constant in your organization is the culture that cultivates and develops employees, regardless of experience […]
How to Ensure New Year Success
With the remaining weeks left in 2022, we’re officially in the final stretch of the year. Before the calendar switches to 2023, now is the best time to buckle down, tie up loose ends, and review the final needs of you or your organization. So before closing the books on 2022, check out these four […]
TED Talk: Creating a Culture that Brings Out the Best in Employees
Building a strong culture at an organization is key to recruiting and retaining top talent. And now more than ever, employees feel emboldened to not leave their passions and values at home, but to work somewhere that aligns with their beliefs. In his TED Talk, leadership expert Chris White explains three ways to create a […]
Deck the Halls: Lessons from Classic Holiday Movies
‘Tis the season to be merry—and even more, to enjoy merriment through one of our favorite pastimes: watching holiday movies. From cult classics like A Christmas Story to heart-string-pulling prose like It’s A Wonderful Life to laughter-inducing irreverence like Christmas Vacation, enjoying holiday movies with kith and kin can not only be a wholesome experience […]
Goal Setting: Habits to Embrace in 2023 to Reach Your Goals
As the year comes to a close, now’s the time to envision where you want to be professionally, or perhaps what company goals you want your team to achieve, in the new year. Each January, millions around the world practice the art of goal setting; however, the statistics on New Year’s resolutions aren’t pretty. In […]