By Yvonne Milosevic We often think of confidence and humility as opposing qualities. But did you know that, in the realm of leadership, combining the two can lead to better outcomes? Confidence is essential for a leader to inspire trust and decisiveness. But without humility,…
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 We don’t know about you, but here at the Blacklight, we’re so ready to turn the page on 2021. Sure, no one can predict what fresh calamity might lurk just around the corner. But we firmly believe that we can weather any…
By Yvonne Milosevic There’s a key ingredient missing from most brainstorming sessions, and it’s called burstiness. To visualize what this looks like, imagine a boisterous family dinner, where the conversation ricochets around the table. Or think of improv, where the ideas tumble out, and each person…
By Yvonne Milosevic By now, you're likely familiar with the term confirmation bias. That’s our tendency to seek out—and favor—information that supports our existing beliefs. It pretty much rules our lives these days as we orbit only within like-minded knowledge bubbles. We’re so convinced of…
Happiness is a Skill You Can Learn By Yvonne Milosevic As we head into a new, post-pandemic reality, many of us are clearly living in a perpetual state of “meh.” We don’t yet know what long-term toll COVID-19 will have on our collective well-being. Psychologist…
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 Have you had to hit the pause button on your career due to health issues, or to care for a child or ailing family member? Absences like these can happen to anyone at any time. But take heart. Long-term resume and career…
By Yvonne Milosevic If asked to name some of your core strengths, would attributes like these make the list? Driven Direct Easygoing Detail-oriented Cooperative Inquisitive Now, what if we told you an over-reliance on your strengths can create major blind spots that limit your career…