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Before a big, make-or-break presentation to shareholders, a rising employee in Silicon Valley was feeling nervous. Although her career was going well, it was still difficult to make it in a ...

You've just landed a new project. While it's in your wheelhouse, it requires unfamiliar skills. As you research and plan, that familiar wave of overwhelm hits. Deadline anxiety creeps in, and suddenly ...

Right now, teams across industries are weary and looking to their leaders to bring the energy—to revitalize and move people forward. In my previous post, I wrote about the deep fatigue, exhaustion, ...

For most, work is an unavoidable part of our lives. By virtue of spending 40 hours a week working, the way we feel about our professions has a direct impact on how we feel about our personal lives.

The worst thing you can ask at the start of any interaction is: "How are you?" You're essentially telling the other person that the interaction will be like every other interaction. They'll most ...

Research shows that reflecting on our shared humanity can increase self-compassion and life satisfaction while reducing feelings of isolation. In this practice, Dacher Keltner guides us to look ...

For years, leaders have been told that ”being true to themselves” and “ignoring what others think” represent the gold standard of effective leadership, a kind of moral and emotional north star. But in ...

Holding space for someone involves active listening and allowing them to process feelings at their own pace. Keep reading to learn more about how to hold space for others, as well as the potential ...

NEW YORK — Lauren Click founded a nonprofit a few years ago offering free composting education to schools around the country. Today, 112 schools participate, yet she can’t get her boyfriend to ...