Author: Christopher Palma

At age 45, Jean-Pierre Wolff felt married to his job. Ten years prior, he’d co-founded a startup in electrical engineering field services that was later acquired by Emerson Electric. He’d also earned a Ph.D. in electrical engineering and applied technology and an MBA while working full time. “I was hiding

Confidence is one of those game-changing qualities—like rapport, empathy and courage—that is both incredibly valuable and highly elusive. As soon as we “try” to be confident, we’ve already failed. As soon as we “act” more confident, we’re already pretending. Telling someone to “be more confident” is like telling someone to

Tech podcasts are a great—and often free—resource for those who are curious about the fast-changing digital landscape. Here, we round up eight shows that discuss the latest in tech. 1. Pivot Hosted by Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway Join Kara Swisher and NYU professor Scott Galloway every Tuesday and Friday

The scene: You wake up at 6:30 a.m. You slip on your augmented-reality glasses with its stylish, minimalistic frames. You start to make your coffee when an alert pops up on the side of your coffee maker. The alert says you’re running out of espresso beans. “Would you like to

Change is hard. Unlocking the full potential of tech integration within organizations requires both a strategic and empathetic approach. It takes a mindset shift to understand the dynamic intersection of technology, human behavior and organizational success. And leadership plays a pivotal role in navigating change, motivating teams and creating an

My mom hated her hearing aids. Over the years, she tried several types and didn’t like any of them. Sometimes they hurt or were hard to put in, and other times they didn’t work well. As a result, she rarely wore them, even though she had significant hearing loss.   When

As I get older, I find myself gravitating toward genuine conversations that reveal the individual behind the polished facade of screens and stages—the authentic soul dedicated to guiding others toward success, regardless of their age or life stage. With over three decades of journalistic experience, my mission is to unveil

The name “Jason Harris” might not be a brand you know well, but the brands he’s been busy building are all bona fides you need to know. His clients include top-tier consumer names, like Ben & Jerry’s, Peloton, OkCupid, Charles Schwab and many more. As the co-founder and CEO of

Daydreams of dramatically quitting your job may help you survive workplace boredom or contentious colleagues. But when it comes time to tender your resignation, you might favor an approach that ensures that you’ll still get positive references and abundant future opportunities. Even if you’re simply moving on to another position,

From viral social media reels to awards crowning the best remote getaways and luxury retreats, travel is far from a fading trend. As someone who travels quite often as a journalist, the idea of getting away has changed for me over the years. It has become more than just a