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Leaving a Lasting Impression
What would your former co-workers say if they were asked about you today? Writer Maya James shares her thoughts on making a lasting impression.
Five Tools Leaders Use to Make a Work Experience More Memorable
How do we make sure a work experience is rewarding for everyone involved? Here are five tools leaders use to make things memorable.
Is a Mid-Life Change Really a Mid-Life Crisis?
When someone takes a different path or makes a change mid-life, is it really a mid-life crisis? Or is it something worth encouraging?
Celebrating a Personal New Year and Setting Thoughtful Intentions
Each year, writer Maya James marks her birthday as a second personal New Year. Here’s how the practice keeps her on track to set thoughtful intentions.
Facing Consequences: Considering Cancel Culture
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting survivor, Kyle Kashuv, has been in the news. He’s facing consequences of prior bad acts.
Summer Slowdown: The Fun of Being In the Moment
During the long, warm days of summer, it’s tempting to pack our schedules and do “the most.” Maya James makes a case, instead, for being in the moment.
Addressing Gender Bias, Discrimination, and Abuse Through Education
One of our greatest generational issues is how we address abuse and harassment. Maya James has ideas for addressing gender bias through education.
Tell Me a Story: How Generational Storytelling Can Help Light a Path to Our Future
Daily life can get in the way of passing down oral history. Writer Maya James makes a case for the importance of generational storytelling.
Diversity Hiring and Promotion Efforts: Are Your Initiatives Effective?
Are your company’s Diversity Hiring and Promotion Efforts effective? It’s time to honestly consider if you’ve done all you can to recruit a diverse staff.
Take a Gamble on You
Many of us believe that anything is possible for others, but have a terrible time seeing potential in ourselves. What if this year you took a gamble on you? Here’s how.
Start Plotting Your Exit: The Importance of Thinking Ahead
Being loyal to your employer is important, but loyalty to yourself can be even more rewarding. Maya James shares the importance of thinking ahead.
My Ancestor’s Wildest Dreams: Looking Back to Move Forward
Career leaps are unsettling. Finding inspiration from the stories of those who came before can be a comfort. Sometimes looking back to move forward is key.