Back in July, I wrote about the ‘New Normal’ and my resistance to accept the changes that came as a result of the pandemic. Since publishing that post, I’ve spent a considerable amount of time adjusting and adapting to these changes, much like everyone else. If I’m being honest though, I’m still really struggling withRead more
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If you’re anything like me, the COVID-19 crisis has taken its toll, and in its wake, left a rollercoaster of emotion to sort through. There’s no denying the magnitude of stress, sadness, and fear that this global pandemic has brought, but there are also silver linings and celebrations just as there would be any timeRead more
Any guesses as to what glossophobia means? If you guessed the fear of public speaking, then you either read the title of this blog post and put two and two together, or you’re one of the 74% of people on this planet that suffer from speech anxiety. I get it; public speaking is a hugeRead more
2020 is upon us, and as the calendar strikes January 1st, and we ring in the New Year, I encourage you to resolve to be gritty in 2020. What is grit? Grit is a combination of passion and perseverance for a singularly important goal, and to me, the most important attribute any individual can possess.Read more
Transitional phases are always a little tricky and often a source of stress and anxiety for a lot of people. The new school year, filled with different classes, teachers and schedules is frightening for kids and certainly stressful for parents who play chauffeur and tutor, all while balancing full-time work and personal schedules. Now thatRead more
A lot of business leaders can feel like they’re permanently in survival mode. You’re running from one thing to the next, jumping from meeting to meeting, answering calls, emails, texts – and this is not exclusive to the office anymore. We take this frenzy home with us and then juggle it with kids and family.Read more
School is ending for the class of 2018, and employers across the nation are getting ready to welcome them into the workforce. For some of these new grads, this is when their parents take a first step back and let them stand on their own two feet. As these new grads’ employer, not only areRead more
It was inspiring to see Murad Al-Katib, CEO of AGT Food, named Ernst & Young’s 2017 World Entrepreneur of the Year. Al-Katib, a master of supply-chain innovation, was recognized not only for building one of the world’s largest vertically integrated agricultural supply chains, but also for his heroic humanitarian efforts to feed Syrian refugees. Al-Katib’s story is particularlyRead more
I’ve always recognized that I am not perfect, nor will I ever be. But in the past several years, I have noticed something exciting. I’m progressing toward the best version of myself. How have I been progressing? I have a secret, and it’s simpler than you may think. In every self-help book or advice column,Read more