In leadership, emotions aren’t weaknesses—they’re signals. In her book Emotionally Charged, co-authored with Alicia A. Grandey, executive coach Dina Denham Smith reveals how leaders can recognize, regulate, and leverage emotions to strengthen relationships, motivate teams, and protect their own well...

IntroductionExtended midlife unemployment can take a serious toll on mental health, often leaving even highly accomplished professionals feeling isolated, anxious, and uncertain about their future. For many in their 40s and 50s, these are supposed to be peak earning years—yet layoffs, slow hiring cy...

When it comes to standing out in a team, most professionals think of advanced degrees, prestigious job titles, or years of experience. But these are lagging indicators of success. The real differentiators lie in your mindset—the way you communicate, engage, and contribute daily. Research in psycholo...

As summer internships wrap up and college students prepare to head back to campus or dive into their post-graduation job search, this moment marks more than just the end of a seasonal role. For many interns and employers, it’s the start of a professional relationship that can lead to long-term caree...

Even the most qualified team can struggle if the right leadership skills are missing. You might have top credentials, cutting-edge systems, and years of experience—but still feel the meetings are stale, the ideas uninspired, and the momentum stalled. Sometimes, the gap isn’t in what the team knows—i...

It’s rare for undergraduates to be taught by a tech billionaire—but for computer science students at UC Berkeley, that’s exactly what’s happening. Tech billionaire Ion Stoica, cofounder of unicorn startups Databricks and Anyscale, is leading a course on operating systems and system programming this ...

 Artificial Intelligence is increasingly being used to determine whether online users meet minimum age requirements—but AI age verification bias is raising serious concerns. YouTube recently began testing AI-powered systems that estimate a user’s age, regardless of their account birthday. If flagged...

Your LinkedIn headshot is one of the most important elements of your profile for making a strong first impression. In fact, LinkedIn reports that profiles with a photo get up to 21× more profile views and 9× more connection requests. A great headshot builds trust, humanizes your profile, and helps y...

Fantasy football isn’t just a Sunday hobby—it can be a powerful workplace bonding tool. In today’s hybrid and remote work era, finding ways to connect employees beyond deadlines and Zoom calls is critical. Fantasy football offers an exciting, competitive, and social outlet that helps teams form stro...

Black professional conferences are not just networking events—they are lifelines. In 2025, as diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs face mounting pushback, these gatherings remain vital for connection, mentorship, and career advancement. The importance of Black professional conferences lie...

The phrase might sound alarming, but it perfectly describes the challenge of reinventing an organization while still running day-to-day operations. The truth? Most transformation efforts fail—research shows only about 30% succeed. To improve your odds, you need more than strategy and urgency; you ne...

A new study reveals a surprising bias: workers who admit to using AI—even when their output is identical in quality—are rated as less competent than those who don’t. This phenomenon, known as the AI competence penalty, affects all workers, but it’s far harsher for women, raising concerns about fairn...