By Yvonne Milosevic Gender bias at work is a complicated issue in the #MeToo era. One survey found that 60% of male executives feel wary about mentoring, socializing, and working with women in a one-on-one capacity. They fear potential accusations of inappropriate behavior, or worse. But…
By Yvonne Milosevic Why do we hate it so much when we’re wrong? In large part, it's because we’re sure that people will judge us and lose confidence in our abilities. With our status in jeopardy, we stubbornly reject any challenge to our point of…
By Yvonne Milosevic “Patience attracts happiness; it brings near that which is far.”—Swahili proverb. Since long before that famous “marshmallow test” (now debunked, by the way), we’ve heard that patience is a virtue and that good things come to those who wait. Yet biding our…
By Yvonne Milosevic Are you a natural-born leader? In truth, most of us don’t see ourselves that way. But leadership is not solely about job title or position—it's about the actions you take. We often feel reluctant to lead, even though others believe we would…
By Yvonne Milosevic Achieving work-life balance is #goals for many people in 2021. Yet we continue to struggle to keep those multiple plates in the air spinning. So, what’s the secret that has thus far eluded us all? Leadership expert and author Ashley Goodall thinks…
By Yvonne Milosevic Here at the Blacklight, we’re always on the lookout for tips that can improve our personal and professional lives. We’ve now done a full lap around the sun living with a pandemic and could still use some hacks to make our days…
By Yvonne Milosevic Spontaneity is fantastic in situations like first dates and road trips. Want to know when it’s better not to be impulsive? When you’re thinking about a career change. “One of the biggest pitfalls for job seekers is launching the search before they are truly…
Heed these flashing red signals before it’s too late. By Yvonne Milosevic Know anyone who likes to humble brag about their 80-hour workweek or how they get by just fine on four hours of sleep a night? Is that someone you? We can’t all be…
By Yvonne Milosevic Multitasking is often poo-pooed as a productivity killer. But despite its bad rap, researchers have long wondered whether it might have an underappreciated upside. Professors Shimul Melwani of UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and Chaitali “Tali” Kapadia of Florida International University joined forces…
By Yvonne Milosevic Like it or no, the COVID-19 pandemic dragged us all into the Zoom Era. But chances are, businesses will still rely on virtual meetings even after the crisis. That's why we need to reimagine diversity and inclusion efforts initially tailored for the…