Author: Christopher Palma

“Undeniable”—that’s the message Erica Anderson Rooney has been known to carry on her wrist. It takes the form of a handmade friendship bracelet inspired by her daughter and the bracelet-making trend that Taylor Swift fans have ignited. Both the bracelet and the one-word mantra are emblematic of Rooney, who is

It has happened to virtually everyone at least once: You hear the sirens before you see the flashing lights. You know you need to stay out of the way, but you’re approaching an intersection, and the light’s about to change—which means you have nowhere to go. There’s certainly no room

Earlier this year, I hopped on a Zoom call along with my colleague, who is in her late 40s like me. We were interviewing a candidate for a position at my then-company. I knew the candidate was about my age or a little older based on her impressive resume filled

It seems like just yesterday that the term “new normal”—popularized by the coronavirus pandemic—became synonymous with remote work. But today, this term has taken on a different meaning. With the pandemic now behind us, a growing number of firms, including Amazon and Dell, are pushing for a return to the

This week, Rupert Murdoch’s media companies, Dow Jones and NYP Holdings, have filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI, claiming the AI service is engaged in a “massive amount of illegal copying” of their copyrighted content. Filed in the Southern District of New York, “This suit is brought by news publishers

Yes, it’s true: Some women entrepreneurs are not ready to be coached. Ask any vetted and verified coach; they’d echo the same belief. The truth is that most women business owners are coachable—but not all are coach-ready. There is a difference between the two. For example, some entrepreneurs may lack

Social justice can be as simple as picking up dog excrement. “In kindergarten, we had this unit that was called ‘Agents of Change,’ and we had to find something that we saw wrong in the world—but, I guess, specifically Manhattan or New York—and we wanted to try to right those

Whether you’re interested in personal development, optimizing a small business workforce—or even stamping out office drama—more people are turning to personal assessments every year. You may even be one of them.  Personal assessments are carefully crafted questionnaires, which when filled out, can help determine personal strengths, motivations, personality style, and

In family-owned businesses, the transition of leadership from one generation to the next isn’t just about handing over the reins. It’s about preserving the legacy, maintaining harmony and ensuring the long-term success of the company. This process can be fraught with challenges, particularly when balancing tradition with innovation and managing

As technology continues to reshape industries worldwide, the education sector is no exception. With the rise of AI applications in higher education, institutions are finding new ways to enhance student success, improve operational efficiency and streamline administrative processes.  However, as AI-driven tools take center stage, the role of leadership and