Author: Christopher Palma

Humans are profoundly emotional beings—one study found that we experience at least one emotion 90% of the time. But while we’re constantly feeling—everything from joy to gratitude to anger to fear—we don’t always have the tools to recognize, name and regulate those feelings. And that can make it tempting to

Even if you’ve never taken a DISC assessment yourself, you probably know at least a handful of people who have. Used by more than 1 million people every year, DISC is highly effective at helping organizations improve teamwork, communication and productivity in the workplace.  Organizations around the world, whether governmental

One of my former managers had a horrible habit of setting up last-minute meetings with vague titles like “quick touch base.” Maybe for some, this would be no big deal—but given that our company had a history of frequent layoffs, every one of these invites would send my heart racing.

David Foster Wallace famously said that serious fiction’s purpose is to give the reader “imaginative access to other selves.” In other words, reading fiction allows us to see the world through different lenses and perspectives, a well-known ability of the emotionally intelligent. Yet each new year brings a fresh wave

Remote work has changed how teams connect, creating new challenges for leaders. Without face-to-face interactions, it’s harder to pick up on subtle cues and keep productivity levels high. That’s why understanding DISC management styles and how to manage different personality types is more important than ever. The DISC personality model

Three, two, one, Happy New Year! (Queue the fireworks and blares from party horns). This end-of-year holiday is always met with a flurry of glitz and glitter. But somewhere between the toasts, parties and endless celebrations, many people will also find themselves carving out time for reflection and planning for

Last week, I did yoga with my landscaper. Before he cut the grass, Joseph mentioned he was struggling to teach himself yoga through YouTube videos. I was meandering barefoot through the flower beds, so I invited him to remove his shoes and join me for an impromptu class. It was

The Big Four—Netflix, YouTube, Amazon and Disney—dominate the streaming universe and are always trying to obtain a bigger reach and a greater audience. Americans subscribe to an average of 2.9 platforms per month, making careful membership choices based on variety, price and brand appeal. Among the media giants, Disney+ has

Success is a relative term. For those who dare to strike out on their own and challenge the status quo as entrepreneurs and small business owners, the word takes on a whole new meaning, one that is often less about losing money and more about taking the time to take

With the stage set for Trump’s second term and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) all but a done deal, mass layoffs of federal employers seem to be on the horizon. But that’s just the first act—the sequel is a talent war in the private sector. It won’t be long before