Author: Christopher Palma

Having someone spend the time to be your mentor is a privilege, so it’s normal to wonder how to be a good mentee. A great mentor will be someone you can confide in and learn from, to help guide you in your life, your career and everything that falls in

Passion projects, hobbies or innovative expressions outside the traditional 9-to-5 workday are great ways to flex our creativity and do something just for pleasure. But what does a passion project for a company or business look like? What benefits can they provide, and can they make a positive impact on

It’s standard practice to have multiple employees in every organization qualified in first aid so they can attend to physical injuries until professional medical help arrives. However, the same consideration is seldom extended toward mental stress and strain—otherwise known as mental health first aid—and that needs to change. Gallup found

In simple terms, empathy is putting yourself in another’s shoes to better understand what they’re feeling. Having empathy can make you a more effective communicator and help you build stronger relationships. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of empathy and understanding the perspectives of others, and offer tips on

Some Americans move into a peak earning decade during their 50s. However, greater earnings don’t necessarily translate to financial security. People in their 50s are facing financial headwinds that include higher costs of living, rising debt, the disappearance of pension funds and an increased reliance on Social Security. A 2019

Managing your business and personal finances can be a headache. With so many different options out there, choosing the best one can feel overwhelming. We’ve put together a list of the best financial management tools for both personal and professional use.  Personal financial needs are often a little different from

“So, what do you do?” It’s a question we’ve all been asked on long plane rides and at awkward cocktail parties. Sometimes, the answers are quite boring and vague. But for those with niche careers, they are unlikely to ever meet someone else in their field, and they’ve become some

After YouTube creator Jason Appleton’s grandfather died, he would occasionally hear stories about him from his aunt and uncle. Appleton found himself wishing he had spent more time talking to his grandfather about his life.  “When I was young, I remember my grandfather. But I didn’t value him,” says Appleton.

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 77 million Americans—or one in every three adults—carries a criminal record, whether that’s an arrest, a charge or a conviction.  Some 650,000 people are released from prison each year. That’s a weighty portion of the population attempting to reenter society and facing

When Amy Pickard’s mother died suddenly in 2012, she was understandably grief-stricken. But she also felt frustrated and overwhelmed, since her mother didn’t plan ahead for her death.  “I would have given anything to talk to my mom just one more time, but it wasn’t to hear her tell me