Author: Christopher Palma

The workforce looks very different today than it did 10 years ago. Gone are the days of the traditional 9-to-5, and while remote work has been center stage since the pandemic, self-employment is also on the rise. With 16.75 million Americans—about 10 percent of the total workforce—self-employed in 2024, more

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, a quality that sets the foundation for meaningful relationships and compassionate leadership. Unlike sympathy, which acknowledges someone’s struggles from a distance, empathy involves stepping into their shoes to truly grasp their perspective. Empathy quotes can illuminate this concept

The threatened TikTok ban left businesses scouring the Internet for a replacement at the start of 2025. Suddenly, platforms like RedNote, Lemon8 and Triller, which have been described as having “a similar functionality to Instagram and Pinterest,” gained recognition as TikTok alternatives.  But why not consider Pinterest itself?  Here’s how

In a surprising move, AI startup Anthropic is discouraging candidates from using AI tools when applying for new open positions at their company. The company, which has long focused on advancing artificial intelligence, now insists on a human-centric hiring process, revealing a growing industry trend toward hiring professionals who can

For those working in the federal government, the first two weeks of President Donald Trump’s second term have been something of a whirlwind. Between the executive orders and memos from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), federal employees are facing a lot of unknowns. They’ve been offered deferred resignation,

I recently received a LinkedIn message from someone who knew me during my high school years congratulating me on my personal and professional achievements. However, their surprise was evident: “Wow, when did this ambitious side of you kick in? Who would have thought?” My reaction was a mix of pride

In a world where we are experiencing so much change politically, economically, socially and in the consumer marketplace, there’s one constant that keeps us going: women. No matter what, women are rising to the occasion and paving a path for their successors. With grace and dignity, they conquer setbacks and

If you’re like many of us, you don’t think much about where your seafood comes from or why it matters—but Arron Kallenberg is working to change that. The Alaska native left a successful career in tech to start Wild Alaskan Company (WAC), a sustainable seafood subscription service, not because he

Maybe you’ve discovered an overlooked solution to a major problem. Maybe you fantasize about being your own boss and setting your own schedule. Maybe you want to leave a legacy. Or maybe you just have a great idea that you can’t stop thinking about. Whatever your reason for starting a

”There is nothing that is special or lucky or different between me and somebody who picks up this magazine,” Mel Robbins insists repeatedly during our interview. It’s a humble assessment that her longtime listeners and social media followers will recognize. The self-deprecating podcast host, author and motivational speaker wears her