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,…
No megaphone required. By Yvonne Milosevic In a perfect world, everyone from work colleagues to friends and family would instantly get on board with all your brilliant ideas. Sadly, our world is far from perfect. We often need to work hard to persuade others to…
By Yvonne Milosevic We’re often so obsessed with our own career progression we forget that the boss can move on, too. Suddenly, you’re stressing over how your team will continue to function once the linchpin is no longer there. But it’s not just dealing with…
By Yvonne Milosevic It's time to tackle yet another digital dilemma facing today's professionals. If it hasn't happened to you yet, it surely will at some point. We're talking about that awkward moment when your boss tries to friend or follow you on social media.…
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…
Think More About Your Relationship Than the Win By Yvonne Milosevic Do you usually think of negotiating as a “winner-takes-all” pursuit? The Wharton School’s Maurice Schweitzer believes we need to reevaluate that approach. In a paper co-written with professor Einav Hart of George Mason University,…
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 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 Unless you’re unemployed or retired, it’s likely there aren’t enough hours in the day to crush your entire To-Do List. For many of us, free time remains an elusive concept as we juggle a multitude of work and personal obligations. Still, making room in…
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…