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Is the Art of Good Conversation Lost in the Age of Constant Communication?
“Ah, good conversation—there’s nothing like it, is there? The air of ideas is the only air worth breathing.” So wrote Edith Wharton, the Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist and a keen social observer of the early 20th century. Wharton wrote about the intricacies of privilege in novels like The Age of Innocence and The House of Mirth….
The Thin Line that Separates Confidence & Ego
The pandemic has thrown us off-kilter in so many ways — work environments, values, goals, and even personality traits have shifted, perhaps out of what was once the status quo. While I believe many of us have moved beyond the misconception that confidence and ego are the same, we still may be unclear about the…
Should I Accept a New Job Offer or Stay with the One I Have?
Several friends and colleagues have reached out to me lately, looking for advice to help them answer an important question: “Should I accept a new job offer or stay with the one I have?” As the Great Resignation (or the Great Reshuffle) continues, almost 50% of workers are looking for another job. From my perspective,…
The Earned Life: How To Align Your Work With Your Meaning
An ancient Japanese philosophy, “ikigai,” embodies a concept that is prominent in Western culture: follow your joy. Ikigai refers to your reason for being or your bliss. It occurs when roads collide – both personal and professional – to find your sense of purpose. By doing so, you live your life feeling free from regret. …
You Are Essential
The Great Resignation has proven to be real and is showing no signs of slowing down in most markets across the country. Job resignation is still 23% above pre-pandemic levels. A simple internet search will surface varying opinions on the topic, but in reality, it’s a nuanced phenomenon involving multiple factors. Language is powerful, and…
Why We Can No Longer Ignore Hidden Workers
The job market looks vastly different today than it did just one year ago; many companies are understaffed as droves of employees are voluntarily leaving their jobs as the demand for staff rises. As a result of COVID-19, we’ve seen a large number of employees reprioritize what matters most to them — some have opted…
Embrace Change: How To Be Resilient In A Dynamic Environment
When you reflect on how you’ve navigated the world over the last couple of years, how do you define “resilience?” Do you think there’s a common understanding of what resilience is? By completing a simple Google search, we can see many definitions: “The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.” (Oxford Languages) “The process of…