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Getting Unstuck: Erica Rooney Dispels the Limiting Beliefs That Hold Us Back

“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

Is the Future Traffic-Free?

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

Back to the Office? Here’s How to Stay Flexible in a 9-to-5 World

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

5 Reasons Some Women Entrepreneurs Aren’t Coach-Ready

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

Harry Belafonte’s Family Honors His Legacy of Social Justice

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

How Assessments 24×7 Helps Stop Office Conflict and Increases Success with DISC

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

Navigating Intergenerational Leadership Transitions in Family-Owned Businesses

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

Why Humanity in Education Still Matters in an AI-Driven World

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