A poorly-worded email can ruin someone's day - or someone's career.
Your words matter. Choose them carefully.
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What is languishing?
If you're feeling ‘blah’ right now, you might be languishing.
But you're not alone - and here are four steps to help you get closer to flourishing again.
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When was the last time you made a new friend?
Even in these socially-challenged times, it is possible to make a friend.
But do yourself a favor - and don’t pick the obvious choice.
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There’s something that’s five times as contagious as Covid - but it’s something we WANT to spread.
Find out what you can do to bring more joy into your life - and the lives of others.
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The Wall Street Journal might think so.
But I think after a year of a global pandemic, we have more important things to worry about.
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Arizona Women’s Basketball Coach Adia Barnes led the Wildcats all the way to the NCAA Tournament finals.
But her use of profanity has some questioning what kind of role model she is.
Let’s investigate…
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What’s it like to live in one of the most exciting cities in the world - and be stuck in your house for a year?
And knowing, at the same time, friends of yours at the other side of the world (in a place you once called home) are living a very different kind of life?
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Most kids don’t have stay-at-home parents in 2021 - and our expectations of parents need to change with the times.
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Alexi McCammond lost her job as Editor-in-Chief at Teen Vogue before she even started.
She should be called out for what she said - but how long should she be punished?
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo faces multiple allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior. He has admitted that he was ‘insensitive’ but said no one ever told him at the time that he ‘made them feel uncomfortable.’
So why don’t women speak up? Here’s why I didn’t.
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Meghan and Harry have spilled the tea. But what now?
Here’s what I took away from the interview - and what I think Harry, Meghan and The Royal Family should do next.
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Have you ever reached out to someone just to hear their story?
I was curious about writer Sam Smith after watching ‘The Last Dance’ and reading his book ‘The Jordan Rules.’
So I reached out to him to have a conversation. Here’s what happened - and why I think you should follow your curiosity, too.
Zoom fatigue is real. Research from Stanford has now identified four reasons why videoconferencing is so tiring - and what we can do about it.
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Parents across the UK are counting down the days until schools re-open in March.
Being responsible for homeschooling - or rather, ‘educating in a pandemic’ - is one job many of us are excited to lose.
This is why…
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Justin Timberlake has been under fire recently for his treatment of Britney Spears and Janet Jackson.
After a week of negative publicity, he issued an apology.
It’s not good enough.
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Actor Armie Hammer has been in the news a lot lately - but not with the kinds of headlines you’d want.
But it was his statement responding to the allegations that caught my attention - and it offers important communication lessons for us all.
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The infamous Super Bowl 'wardrobe malfunction' has overshadowed Janet Jackson's talent and achievements.
But she is one of the most successful female artists of all time - and that should be her legacy.
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In 1990, rock band REM were the kings of college radio.
Then they decided to create a new song - that was different than anything they’d done before.
No one thought it would work. But it became their biggest hit.
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Dolly Parton is a legendary singer and songwriter. She’s also done some incredible work helping children. Here’s the story of how she honored her father - and helped millions of children around the world.
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The playlist for Joe Biden's Inauguration as the 46th President of the United States is an eclectic mix of music.
But what else is it communicating?
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