Month: January 2025
4 Ways Your Emails Might Be Stressing Out Your Coworkers
[ad_1] 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. These meetings could turn … Read more
Why Fiction Readers Have Better Emotional Intelligence
[ad_1] 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 of emotional intelligence reading … Read more
DiSC Management Styles For Remote Teams
[ad_1] 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 is a powerful tool … Read more
100 New Year Quotes to Motivate & Inspire
[ad_1] 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 days to come. Enter … Read more
The Nextdoor App and Community
[ad_1] 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 so much fun that … Read more
Disney+ Subscribers to Get 50% Off Select Cruises
[ad_1] 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 carved out a distinct … Read more