Why Your Negotiation Instincts Are Probably Wrong Most people believe they know how to negotiate. They rely on gut feelings, old advice, and stories from business school. But here's the truth: everything you think about negotiation is wrong if it's based only on intuition. Recent research from behav...

Why Your Executive Coaching Offer Feels Like a Threat (And How to Fix It) Recommending executive coaching to a senior leader is one of the most delicate conversations in business. If you start with something like, "We think you need some executive coaching," the executive often hears, "You are a pro...

Why So Many CEOs Feel Alone (And What to Do About It) You're surrounded by people all day. Your calendar is packed. Dozens of people want your time, your approval, your direction. Yet somewhere in the middle of it all, you realize you have nobody to actually talk to. This is the reality of CEO lonel...

Why Emotional Intelligence Comes First at Amgen One biopharmaceutical company starts leadership development with emotional intelligence (EQ) because they believe EQ is the foundation for all other leadership skills. Lorna Hutchison-Milloy, Associate Director of Leadership Development and Coaching at...

Your Leadership Playbook Won't Work in the Age of AI: Here's What to Do Instead The leadership playbook that got you promoted is now quietly hurting your team. In the age of AI, old-school command-and-control tactics are failing. Machines can now write memos, analyze data, and generate reports. What...

U.S. Commerce Department Launches $25 Million AI Upskilling Initiative The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a new $25 million AI upskilling initiative to help American workers gain artificial intelligence skills. This grant program, called the AI Upskill Accelerator, is part of the Trump ad...

Gig Work and Disability Benefits: What’s Allowed and What Makes Sense Balancing gig work and disability benefits is possible, but you need to know the rules. If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you can earn money from freelance, contract, or on-demand jobs. However, you must ...

Why Job Seekers Are Walking Away From Applications Rejection isn't what drives job seekers away in 2026—silence is. The modern job search promises speed and efficiency, with AI screening resumes and applicant tracking systems (ATS) sorting candidates automatically. Yet, for many, the process feels m...

Ashley Etienne Thinks We're Talking About Imposter Syndrome All Wrong Ashley Etienne has been in some of the most high-pressure rooms in American politics. She ran communications for Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She served as Vice President Kamala Harris's communications director. She built and commanded t...

Why Burned Out Executives Are Choosing Nervous System Retreats Burned out executives are booking retreats for their nervous systems, seeking real rest instead of packed vacation itineraries. This new trend, called intention-driven travel, focuses on doing less on purpose. Professionals no longer wan...

The Blazer at Brunch: More Than a Meme You've seen the jokes online. A millennial shows up to brunch in a blazer, looking like they're about to give a presentation. It's a popular meme, but the reason millennials show up to brunch in a blazer is deeper than fashion. It's a sign of how work has taken...

Why the North Face Universal Collection Matters for Outdoor Lovers Planning a camping trip usually means picking a spot, checking the weather, and packing snacks. But for millions of people with disabilities, the planning starts much earlier. They ask: Can I get into the tent alone? Will my backpack...