Author: Christopher Palma

For weeks now, wildfires have been ravaging Southern California, devastating neighborhoods and forcing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes. It’s not difficult to see the external consequences of these disasters, but the internal effects natural disasters have on the people experiencing them can also be debilitating.  Natural

Your fashionable neighbor’s new shoes. Your fit friend’s favorite yogurt. Your dad pitching you his alma mater. Influence has long been the match that lit the fuse to compel someone to make a purchase or develop certain beliefs. But thanks to social media, modern-day influencers now have a forum far

Debt management can be an overwhelming and isolating experience for many. The emotional burden of making ends meet coupled with shame can feel heavy. Being bombarded by calls from debt collectors day and night only makes it worse. The average American credit card balance rose to $7,236 in 2024. Chances

Every pizza has a story.  Most people think it’s all about the ingredients, but the success of a restaurant relies on so much more than sauce and crust.  Those making the pizza have stories, too. Some, like Katie Lee, have a novel unlike any you’ve ever read before. If you

Having a high IQ looks impressive on paper, but when it comes to interacting with staff one-on-one and navigating healthy work dynamics, without high emotional intelligence, many leaders can fall short. In contrast to IQ, emotional intelligence (also called emotional quotient or EQ) is determined by emotions and how you

When leadership crosses paths with personal branding, magic happens. Suddenly, a leader isn’t just the person behind the title—they’re a living, breathing force that commands trust and sparks inspiration. It’s the difference between a boss who sends out memos and a visionary who ignites a movement. The art of merging

Before I officially met Miranda Rae Mayo, I watched her on a variety of screens. On my phone, she sings Alicia Keys’ “Fallin’” on TikTok. On my TV, she’s with her Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med colleagues on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, talking about how she’s been a

The polar season of winter can be…well…polarizing. But the fact remains that there’s just as much to appreciate about these colder months as there is in spring, summer or fall. From the wonder of building a snowman out of glittering snow to donning cozy winter fashion and skiing down powdery

The first time I was on a hiring committee, I was excited. I made a spreadsheet of the qualities we were looking for, meticulously balanced a rubric for interviews and applications, and did everything I could to ensure that the process was as fair and impartial as possible. We ended

The modern era has ushered in profound changes to how we approach and perceive our work lives. With the rise of remote careers, beyond shifts in where and how people can now choose to work, we’re also rethinking the time we dedicate to our professions. Leading the way, Gen Z