Author: Christopher Palma

The competition for a promotion or an entirely new job is fierce. To level up and stand out from the applicant pack, you might consider obtaining an additional certification. But if taking time away from work is not feasible, or you’ve already attended graduate school, then looking online for training

Achieving success in today’s world requires more than raw intelligence. It demands empathy, effective communication skills and adaptability across personal and professional situations. Understanding the difference between emotional intelligence (EQ) vs. intelligence quotient (IQ) is vital to career and personal growth. EQ and IQ each contribute to your personal and

ChatGPT may be the most influential “person” of 2023. When the artificial intelligence chatbot rolled out at the end of last year, it thrust a conversation that has mostly happened in tech circles for decades into the public eye. Academics panicked at the thought of students submitting papers written entirely

Jon Levy found out he was dyslexic as a kid. As a result, he says, “I didn’t really have the option to read, write and take notes in the same way as everybody else. I had to develop different ways and different skills to cope.” To compensate, he says, he

Finding the right retirement plan for your business can take time and effort. There are many options—each with pros and cons—to consider before choosing the best plan for you. One retirement plan option available to business owners and self-employed individuals is the SEP IRA, or the Simplified Employee Pension plan.

You’re smart, you’re hardworking and you have a vision for your career and your life. But these aren’t the only ingredients to unlocking your success. In fact, many of the brightest and most ambitious people struggle in their careers or personal lives. If you really want to reach your full

Entering Jenna Kutcher’s website is a bit like stepping into a digital ray of sunshine. A bright yellow backdrop fades to marigold as the words Hey There, I’m Jenna Kutcher scroll behind a smiling image of the photographer turned digital marketer turned business mentor. The Minnesota-based entrepreneur has built a

There are only about a million things running through our minds as we leave summer behind and head into fall. Chief among them? Busier schedules. You might be gearing up for Q4 at the office or on the prowl for a new role amid the September Surge. While you’re getting

Part command center, part personal brand and part protector of the separation between personal and professional: a dedicated home office space serves many functions. But if you’re still rocking a haphazard setup from early pandemic days, or haven’t yet abandoned the dining room table in favor of a separate work

At 25, there was nothing in my bank and I needed to provide for my family. As I was considering what to do, I met John Earl Shoaff, a wealthy entrepreneur who became my employer for the next five years. He revolutionized my life and taught me the importance of