There’s a lie servant-minded professionals tell themselves: “If I just focus on helping others and doing good work, recognition will naturally follow.” Here’s what actually happens when you follow that advice: You become the best-kept secret in your company. Your service goes unnoticed. Your impact becomes invisible. And invisible servants don’t get promoted to positions […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with NYC-based jazz trumpeter and composer Glenn Makos. We caught up with this seasoned New York player to talk about his new 2025 CD Arrowsic, released on Stop Time Records, and his lifelong journey through the world of jazz. Inspired by Glenn’s passion for […]
I don’t know why, but it seems as if many of the ads that show up in the games I play on my iPhone have to do with clothing made from bamboo. Underwear seems to be particularly popular for some reason — and sexy, if the ads are to be believed. I don’t know if […]
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times: shoes can make or break an outfit. They’re the exclamation point at the end of your sentence. And this spring, that exclamation point just got a whole lot more comfortable and chic. Enter sneakerinas. They’re equal parts polished and practical, and I’m completely smitten… […]
Today, we unveil the Encounter 360° Power of Love Wall—a radiant celebration of humanity’s boundless spirit and capacity for compassion. This living mosaic of images shared over the course of our two-day gathering invites each of us to contribute our stories, hopes, and acts of kindness, weaving together a tapestry that reflects love in its […]
There’s a fundamental gap at the heart of sales training that most organizations never recognize: the difference between teaching skills and changing behaviors. Skills are what reps know how to do; behaviors are what they actually do under pressure. Traditional training excels at building skills—reps can demonstrate techniques in role-plays, pass assessments, and articulate frameworks […]
If you feel stuck, you’re not failing. You’re pausing. That distinction matters, especially after retirement or during the years leading up to it. There’s a lot of quiet pressure to “figure it out,” to replace one full life with another just as full, just as productive, just as impressive. When that doesn’t happen quickly, people […]
In today’s relentlessly demanding corporate landscape, where leaders grapple with AI-driven disruptions, hybrid team complexities, and unrelenting geopolitical and market volatility, a profound transformation is underway. The executives who once relied solely on analytical prowess and decisive action now require a deeper capability: the disciplined art of emotional regulation the ability to identify, manage, and […]
At a recent party, another guest, a nurse, asked what I do for a living. I explained that as a health policy researcher, my work focuses on helping healthcare systems coordinate care for dementia as effectively as for major conditions like cancer, diabetes or stroke. She stopped me mid-sentence. “I don’t think you should use […]
In an era where hybrid teams navigate time zones and rapid change defines success, forward-thinking companies are investing heavily in an element that once seemed too intangible for the C-suite: psychological safety. Far from a luxury, this dynamic where team members feel secure voicing ideas, admitting mistakes, and challenging assumptions without fear of ridicule or […]
