By Yvonne Milosevic Whether you already have a job or are looking for a new one, a healthy work culture should top your list of non-negotiables. Otherwise, you may find yourself trapped in an employment environment that crushes your soul, where things like low morale or…
By Yvonne Milosevic There are so many hot-button issues facing the world today. From abortion to gun control, mask mandates to immigration, it’s tempting to limit conversations to small talk about the weather. Except that climate change is yet another controversial subject. So really, the…
By Yvonne Milosevic It’s human nature to appreciate a good story—in fact, we’re hardwired to do so. When someone tells you a tale, your brain starts looking for ways that story relates to your lived experiences. A process called neural coupling (shoutout to the neuroscience nerds) begins. As a…
By Yvonne Milosevic There’s no denying that robots and artificial intelligence (AI) occupy an ever-expanding role in our lives. Whether you feel ambivalent about this spread or welcome it enthusiastically may depend on the robot’s so-called origin story. Yup, origin stories aren't just for superheroes…
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…