By Yvonne Milosevic Managers want their teams to show resilience in the face of uncertainty. But often, they overlook their role in making that happen. We can’t simply tell workers to trudge ahead with a stiff upper lip as the world collapses around us. Instead, supervisors need…
By Yvonne Milosevic Do you consider yourself a charismatic person? Many of us could learn a thing or two about charisma and the art of persuasion. If you want to increase your influence on others, it helps to understand a few basic principles. And it…
By Yvonne Milosevic Mindful meditation is all the rage these days. Training our minds to focus on the present moment relieves stress, improves sleep, and sharpens our decision-making, among other benefits. For many professionals, mindfulness is a must-do practice that can literally change your brain. But…
“So, what do you do?” By Yvonne Milosevic If your attempts at networking aren’t making serious inroads, you may need to reconsider the conversation starters you’re using. Research led by Professor Sean Martin of the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business looked at how…
By Yvonne Milosevic A new study from researchers at the Wharton School offers a ray of hope where demographic bias is concerned. When it comes to asking for career guidance, they found that people who leaned into their minority identity were more likely to receive…
By Yvonne Milosevic As a high school sophomore, Stephen Curry was as far from the image of an NBA superstar as you could imagine. At 5’6’’ and 125 pounds, he was the quintessential underdog underestimated by all. The Golden State Warriors point guard is now a…
By Yvonne Milosevic Do your friends and family not so lovingly refer to you as a packrat or the Clutter King? We’re not suggesting you’re a prime candidate for an episode of Hoarders, mind you. But you have accumulated lots of stuff you never seem to use.…
By Yvonne Milosevic When it comes to strategies for reaching our goals, most of us adopt an optimistic outlook. We see ourselves triumphant at the finish line and believe a positive mindset is essential to maintaining motivation. But what if we told you that you…
By Yvonne Milosevic You might have all the technical skills in the world under your belt—and be brilliant as heck—but still have trouble advancing to a leadership role in your company. Why? The answer could be your EQ. Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to…
Do you have a passion for something like wine, football, movies, or photography? Then beware of the effects of becoming too knowledgeable about your leisure pursuit. According to researchers from the Kellogg School of Management, expertise has a surprising downside. By Yvonne Milosevic Who would have…