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The History Of Juneteenth & General Orders, No 3

The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. – General Orders, No. 3 Juneteenth and General Orders, No. 3, read on June 19, 1865 announcing that all slaves were free, is one of Galveston’s most

Be Prepared for Major Life Events

Financial planning is more than just managing your day-to-day finances; it’s about preparing for the future and life events that will inevitably occur. Three of the most significant financial milestones people often encounter are purchasing a home, investing in their children’s education, and planning retirement. Home purchase is the most

Choose Wisely: Data Scientist Cassie Kozyrkov Reveals How to Make Smart Decisions

As the world becomes more and more data-driven and artificial intelligence increasingly permeates daily life, our power as human beings lies in our ability to make informed decisions. Cassie Kozyrkov is on a mission to increase the quality of those decisions. Kozyrkov was Google’s first chief decision scientist until she

The Secret to Better Ideas and Better Leadership? Asking Incisive Questions

Reprinted by permission of Harvard Business Review Press. Excerpted from How Leaders Learn: Master the Habits of the World’s Most Successful People by David Novak with Lari Bishop. Copyright 2024 David C Novak. All rights reserved. I always tell people that the best thing about being new in any job,

The Big ‘Why’: Unraveling the Purpose of Work in a Changing World

The definition of work is murky at best. The pandemic shifted our entire framework around the purpose of work, remote work and finding meaning in our nine-to-five, ushering in a global existential crisis. The fallout has resulted in increasing reports of people feeling disengaged, unhappy and burned out in their

The State of Paid Family Leave in the US

“We’re closed for paid leave.” This is an out of office message that clients and customers may not have expected on March 18, when more than 70 brands closed to take a stand for paid medical and family leave. This was part of the efforts of Paid Leave for All,

The Role of Allyship in DEI: Engaging Traditionally Non-marginalized Groups

In a world where diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are increasingly recognized not just as ethical cornerstones, but also as effective business practices, engaging everyone in the conversation is pivotal. Yet, one of the most nuanced challenges lies in incorporating the “white male perspective,” or the perspective of those from

The History Of Juneteenth & General Orders, No 3

The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. – General Orders, No. 3 Juneteenth and General Orders, No. 3, read on June 19, 1865 announcing that all slaves were free, is one of Galveston’s most

Be Prepared for Major Life Events

Financial planning is more than just managing your day-to-day finances; it’s about preparing for the future and life events that will inevitably occur. Three of the most significant financial milestones people often encounter are purchasing a home, investing in their children’s education, and planning retirement. Home purchase is the most

Choose Wisely: Data Scientist Cassie Kozyrkov Reveals How to Make Smart Decisions

As the world becomes more and more data-driven and artificial intelligence increasingly permeates daily life, our power as human beings lies in our ability to make informed decisions. Cassie Kozyrkov is on a mission to increase the quality of those decisions. Kozyrkov was Google’s first chief decision scientist until she

The Secret to Better Ideas and Better Leadership? Asking Incisive Questions

Reprinted by permission of Harvard Business Review Press. Excerpted from How Leaders Learn: Master the Habits of the World’s Most Successful People by David Novak with Lari Bishop. Copyright 2024 David C Novak. All rights reserved. I always tell people that the best thing about being new in any job,

The Big ‘Why’: Unraveling the Purpose of Work in a Changing World

The definition of work is murky at best. The pandemic shifted our entire framework around the purpose of work, remote work and finding meaning in our nine-to-five, ushering in a global existential crisis. The fallout has resulted in increasing reports of people feeling disengaged, unhappy and burned out in their

The State of Paid Family Leave in the US

“We’re closed for paid leave.” This is an out of office message that clients and customers may not have expected on March 18, when more than 70 brands closed to take a stand for paid medical and family leave. This was part of the efforts of Paid Leave for All,

The Role of Allyship in DEI: Engaging Traditionally Non-marginalized Groups

In a world where diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are increasingly recognized not just as ethical cornerstones, but also as effective business practices, engaging everyone in the conversation is pivotal. Yet, one of the most nuanced challenges lies in incorporating the “white male perspective,” or the perspective of those from