Author: Christopher Palma

Dr. Diana B. Allen is a sought-after global speaker, cybersecurity leader and senior technology program manager at Google, where she leads program management activities for various cloud endeavors. Her drive and commitment to equip the workforce—especially the next generation—with critical tech and leadership knowledge is evident in her support of

I used to be one of those people who prided myself in how busy I was, regularly working 80-plus hours a week. I started a public relations (PR) agency with a vision of helping people make a bigger impact through media exposure. Starting any business can be a lot of

Ever heard the expression that some people light up the room when they enter? As it turns out, there’s a name for that! It’s called the “heliotropic effect,” and when practiced, it could be the key to better business and a brighter life. Dr. Harry Cohen applies the heliotropic effect

It’s the most wonderful time of year, with sparkling snowflakes and twinkling lights, happy carols and rosy cheeks, good cheer and warm fuzzy feelings. And although the holiday’s sweetest moments may look different for some of us this year, remember what truly matters: love, which still surrounds us, near or

As a young child, Kathy Abbott spent her summers on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Her parents were environmental conservationists who helped her to appreciate nature. Abbott also had two aunts who brought her to the Cape beaches and woods. While exploring the natural habitats, her aunts would identify vegetation and

Often, the holidays serendipitously morph into a time we reflect on the past year, to take stock of what and who we’re proud of and give thanks for how far we’ve come. With a new year (and its resolutions) just around the corner, why not give friends and family self-improvement

No matter what life throws at you—good, bad, big, little—it’s important to express gratitude. To give thanks for yesterday, today and tomorrow and all that you’ve experienced because each up and every down you face is a landmark on your journey that makes you who you are. Appreciate all that

It’s the holidays, right? Time to pour a few drinks with your favorite colleagues and finally break the ice with your iciest boss. But what you might not be thinking about is that your behavior at your office holiday events might directly impact your career headed into 2024. It’s not

In a TikTok video from August, woodworker John Furniss shows off an in-progress piece in his shop. It’s a big, gorgeous bowl, about 11 inches wide, into which he’s layered alternating pieces of yellowheart and black walnut wood. As his wife, Anni, films, he turns the bowl on a lathe,

As of right now, the people who make their living penning songs seem to be decidedly undecided about artificial intelligence. And a little uncertain about the implications and expectations in the world of music. Can it make a songwriter’s job a little easier? Absolutely. But will AI replace songwriters and