Author: Christopher Palma

Ask any business professional what they look for most in their career and they’ll likely have a similar answer: work-life balance. Both employees and employers often tout this as the ultimate goal of the corporate world. However, Jennifer Roberson, a Gallup-certified strengths coach and risk advisory and employee engagement manager

As remote work became increasingly common, many people were happy to have greater flexibility and freedom. However, remote work has its fair share of challenges too. Learning how to stay motivated working from home and structuring your day to maximize productivity can be difficult. You may have to deal with

In the world of corporate sponsorships, Kim Skildum-Reid is the kingmaker. Her innovative company, Power Sponsorship, approaches sponsorships in a radically new way, transforming sponsorship properties to create a win-win-win approach for rights holders, fans and brands. Her passionate dedication to proven strategies and no-sugarcoating approach to client consultation have

Launching your first business can be a rewarding but challenging endeavor, commonly motivated by a desire to pivot from traditional employment or bring a unique idea to life. In fact, according to survey results from Morning Consult and Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, 50 percent of Gen Z aspires to start

By nature, introverts would rather stay in than go out. They prefer getting cozy under a blanket over dancing all night. Introverts need time and space to recharge, alone.  Some people try to encourage their introverted friends, family or coworkers to abandon the solitude they desperately need. However, you can

Where I’m from, the “Midwest goodbye” is taught to you from birth. It’s a carefully choreographed dance where a guest announces they’re leaving while inevitably staying another ten minutes to multiple hours. For the uninitiated, I’m told it can feel like you’ve landed on an alien planet of inefficiency, but

Artificial intelligence has emerged as the cornerstone of Amazon’s ongoing evolution, with the tech giant unveiling a series of ambitious innovations over the past year. Among the most significant advances: the launch of a new large language model (LLM) for Alexa, the introduction of Amazon One, a biometric palm recognition

Ever wonder how your personality affects the way you work and communicate with others? The DISC assessment, one of the world’s most widely used personality tests, offers helpful insights. DISC is an acronym for the four traits measured in the assessment—Dominance, Influence, Steadiness and Conscientiousness—which can influence behavior, communication style

Work-related stress is an all-too-common struggle in today’s fast-paced world, affecting employees across every industry. According to the American Psychological Association, stress at work is linked to numerous health issues. Left unchecked, it can lead to anxiety, depression and serious conditions like heart disease and chronic illness. With constant deadlines,

Imagine that you’ve lost everything in a nasty lawsuit. You go from working a great job and living in a nice house to biking to shifts at McDonald’s so your family, now living in a single-room mobile home, doesn’t starve. How would you feel? “If you could actually imagine that