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Author: Christopher Palma

Think Tank Leadership: How Smart CEOs Build Brains, Not Hierarchies

As AI accelerates business complexity, leaders need collective intelligence—not top-down control—to make better, faster decisions. Traditional hierarchies are out, and collaboration, critical thinking and collective foresight are in.  More companies are opening communication channels by setting up brain trusts, a concept introduced by Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar and co-author

Why the Best Coaching Programs Focus on Identity First—Not Behavior

If you’ve spent any time in the leadership or personal development space, you know the specific frustration we are talking about. You work with someone—or perhaps you work on yourself—focused on a big goal. Maybe it’s a new habit, a business breakthrough or a fitness result. And, for a few

The Case for the Curious Leader: Thriving Through Change and Uncertainty

Leading others is difficult. Whether managing a team of five or hundreds of thousands of employees, leadership at any organization comes with demands and burdens that can buckle superiors.  A recent survey of thousands of C-suite executives found that inflation, trade wars and rapid AI adoption has created a veritable

Continuous Learning Is the New Job Security

Career stability used to depend on how many letters you had after your name denoting the degrees you’d earned, and being able to work your way up the ladder in one organization over many years. However, in today’s technology-driven environment with the half-life of skills shrinking across every industry, success

How to Become a Life Coach in 2026—The Path to Certification

You have an itch to make a positive imprint on the world. That feeling is telling you that your life’s work involves guiding others. You’ve witnessed the power of life coaching, and you’ve thought, “That’s what I’m supposed to do.” It’s time to stop questioning that pull and start gaining the

How to Achieve a Leadership Mindset

Have you ever felt like you’re destined for more, but something keeps holding back your leadership potential?  Maybe you’ve seen some success, but you know you could achieve more. You look at others on social media getting bigger roles, hitting bolder goals and a voice whispers: “Why not me?” Think

Gen Z Doesn’t Want Feedback—They Want Coaching

Gen Z now accounts for a significant, and growing, portion of today’s workforce. In the U.S., they represented about 18% of the labor force by the second quarter 2024, surpassing the share of working baby boomers. More broadly, Gen Z is expected to make up around 30% of the workforce

Top Fitness Tips for Busy Professionals

With the new year now in full swing, many busy people are looking to maintain ambitious resolutions that likely include reference to either getting in shape, losing weight or just finally becoming more fit.  Moreover, there is an ever-growing body of evidence and studies that indicate adding daily exercise can

How to Use ChatGPT (Free Version Features vs. Paid)

ChatGPT is a powerful AI tool that can help anyone with tasks like writing, research and planning. It’s simple to get started learning how to use ChatGPT.  Obtaining the best results, however, involves using clear, detailed prompts. Users should also be cautious of mistakes and overrelying on AI.  Almost three

Why Workplace Incivility Is On the Rise & How To Handle It

Your boss just texted you about a deadline for the third time in an hour, a little snippier than you’d prefer. Or maybe your colleague totally brushed you off in a meeting, gaslighting your feelings. Or in a review, you left feeling shamed about a project you poured your whole