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Carl Weathers Died of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: What is ASCVD?

Carl Weathers, the multifaceted athlete and actor, succumbed to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) on February 1, 2024. Weathers is known for his professional football career that began in the 1970s and for his acting. The “Rocky,” film franchise would not be the same without Weather’s iconic character, Apollo Creed. Weathers

The Love Languages at Work: The 5 Languages of Appreciation

He wants to hold your hand, but you want to talk. You want a hug at the end of a terrible day, but he wants to go on an adventure. Not being in sync with your partner can feel like relationship doom, but  there could be a simple fix with

Athlete Diana Flores Empowers Millions of Young Girls Through Flag Football

Diana Flores moves so quickly you could miss her—but that would be a mistake. Flores is the captain and quarterback of the Mexico National Flag Football team, and the sport’s global ambassador in partnership with the NFL and the International Federation of American Football. She’s competed in several national and

How to Make a Vision Board to Kick-Start Your Goal Setting

Simply put, a vision board is a collection or collage of images, words, pictures and symbols that are meant to serve as inspiration to you. Think of it as a visual representation of the things that are important to you—your goals and dreams that you want to achieve in life.

Taking the DiSC Assessment Can Make Teams More Effective

What does Wonder Woman have in common with a personality assessment tool that helps teams work more effectively? They’re both the creations of American psychologist William Moulton Marston, who also invented an early version of the polygraph. His 1920s book Emotions of Normal People laid the groundwork for the DiSC

How to Deftly Handle Conflict With Your Boss

Conflict fuels drama. Think about it: Would we be as captivated by the story of Romeo and Juliet (or by The Real Housewives, for that matter) without the family feuds, fractured friendships and forbidden love? But unlike these often-entertaining escapes, knowing how to handle conflict with your boss can have

Alton Weekes: From Heart Attack to Health-Focused Entrepreneur

At one point in his life, Alton Weekes thought taking care of himself meant going to McDonald’s to get the two-for-one double quarter pounder with cheese. He was also the friend to call whenever someone wanted to go to an all-you-can-eat buffet. But after suffering a heart attack in 2014,

Cities or Suburbs: Where Do We Thrive Economically?

We have deep roots in the United States, but we’re still underrepresented in many areas of the country. The reasons for this are complex, but it includes a long history of discrimination and segregation. It resulted in many of our ancestors moving Up North and Out West in search of

Carl Weathers Died of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: What is ASCVD?

Carl Weathers, the multifaceted athlete and actor, succumbed to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) on February 1, 2024. Weathers is known for his professional football career that began in the 1970s and for his acting. The “Rocky,” film franchise would not be the same without Weather’s iconic character, Apollo Creed. Weathers

The Love Languages at Work: The 5 Languages of Appreciation

He wants to hold your hand, but you want to talk. You want a hug at the end of a terrible day, but he wants to go on an adventure. Not being in sync with your partner can feel like relationship doom, but  there could be a simple fix with

Athlete Diana Flores Empowers Millions of Young Girls Through Flag Football

Diana Flores moves so quickly you could miss her—but that would be a mistake. Flores is the captain and quarterback of the Mexico National Flag Football team, and the sport’s global ambassador in partnership with the NFL and the International Federation of American Football. She’s competed in several national and

How to Make a Vision Board to Kick-Start Your Goal Setting

Simply put, a vision board is a collection or collage of images, words, pictures and symbols that are meant to serve as inspiration to you. Think of it as a visual representation of the things that are important to you—your goals and dreams that you want to achieve in life.

Taking the DiSC Assessment Can Make Teams More Effective

What does Wonder Woman have in common with a personality assessment tool that helps teams work more effectively? They’re both the creations of American psychologist William Moulton Marston, who also invented an early version of the polygraph. His 1920s book Emotions of Normal People laid the groundwork for the DiSC

How to Deftly Handle Conflict With Your Boss

Conflict fuels drama. Think about it: Would we be as captivated by the story of Romeo and Juliet (or by The Real Housewives, for that matter) without the family feuds, fractured friendships and forbidden love? But unlike these often-entertaining escapes, knowing how to handle conflict with your boss can have

Alton Weekes: From Heart Attack to Health-Focused Entrepreneur

At one point in his life, Alton Weekes thought taking care of himself meant going to McDonald’s to get the two-for-one double quarter pounder with cheese. He was also the friend to call whenever someone wanted to go to an all-you-can-eat buffet. But after suffering a heart attack in 2014,

Cities or Suburbs: Where Do We Thrive Economically?

We have deep roots in the United States, but we’re still underrepresented in many areas of the country. The reasons for this are complex, but it includes a long history of discrimination and segregation. It resulted in many of our ancestors moving Up North and Out West in search of