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We are currently living through a historical context that involves seismic shifts of change. When going through such seismic shifts, it's...

Strategies for engagement

It’s the neglected middle child of mental health, and can dull your motivation and focus. And it may be the dominant emotion of 2021.

Spoiler alert: “What’s the culture like here?” is definitely NOT one of them.

Think of qualifications as a set of guidelines, not strict requirements.

Ten questions to guide your approach.

As more companies consider plans to bring workers back to the office, experts say to expect expanded gathering spaces and fewer personal workstations.

I routinely keep my appointments listed in my menu bar when working on my Mac. As someone who does a lot of block scheduling, this is just one more reminder of where I should be as I work through the day. I also use Bartender to thin down the menu bar so truly useful data, like this, can be visi

Beautiful and fascinating drone footage of a classic bowling alley — worth watching until the end.

Impacted by corona virus, LA was forced into citywide lockdowns and social distancing measures. Observe these iconic locations from the air, recorded on an I...

The numbers of women in C-suite positions hasn’t budged since 2019, here are some ways to get things back on track.

After two episodes of the new format of the show, fate intervened. First, the winter fiasco in Texas knocked Jerod’s power out, and then the next week his wife gave birth to their second child. So, congratulations to Jerod and Heather!I decided to carry on with a return to the old interview format for one week only. In this episode, I have a great chat with John Warrilow about some of the key concepts from his new book, The Art of Selling Your Business. I’ve interviewed John before about designing your business to be an attractive acquisition target with a recurring revenue model, and this ...

It’s gotten harder to create mental breaks as work and home have blurred. Here are ways to get your brain a rest.

Strong listening skills can make a critical difference in the performance of senior executives, but few are able to cultivate them. Here’s how.

New research from Microsoft finds that people’s internal networks have shrunk dramatically — and offers insights about how to rebuild them.

Turn 2021 into a year of execution by recognizing these traps that are holding you back.

Pay less attention to them and more attention to your values.

Join Daniel Pink for an in-depth discussion in this video, The power of motivation with Dan Pink, part of Daniel Pink on Motivation.

A walkthrough of Mike Schmitz's DSLR webcam setup, and how you can use your own DSLR or mirrorless camera to give your video a boost.

For many women, feeling like an outsider isn’t an illusion — it’s the result of systemic bias and exclusion.

Great books don’t just give us new answers—they lead us to ask new questions. My favorite releases this spring are filled with fresh insights to inspire your curiosity about how to resolve conflicts, navigate adulthood, promote fairness, manage change, and think more clearly.

An engineer for the company responsible for the shuttle’s booster rockets, he opposed letting it take off, concerned that cold weather might affect them. He was right.

I basically have zero expectations when it comes to grades and standardized tests. It’s a time of leveling up life skills and identifying self-directed passions.

It’s so tempting, but it can wreak havoc on your productivity. Here’s how to find your focus instead.

Research shows that giving someone a boost can lift you up too.

Bobcat vs. Rattlesnake in the Angeles National Forest. Hang onto your seat for this one, it’s a real nail-biter. Jukin Media Verified (Original) * For licensing / permission to use: Contact - licensing(at)jukinmediadotcom