Jay Shetty is a British-born, #1 New York Times best-selling author, award-winning storyteller and podcast host, and former monk. He recently shared his insights into how thinking like a monk can help you navigate stress. Q: Monks, you say, are experts in finding peace, calm, and purpose — which are qualities that many people […]
Positive psychology, the scientific study of happiness and human potential, has demonstrated that when we have a positive, optimistic mindset, we’re: 31 percent more productive, 40 percent more likely to receive a promotion in the coming year, and Experience a 23 percent drop in stress-related symptoms, such as headaches, backaches, and fatigue. So, […]
One in four experience mental health issues every year and, in these strange and unsettling times, more of us than ever are struggling to cope. For journalist and mental health advocate Bryony Gordon, mental illness has been part of her life for decades — having struggled with OCD, depression, anxiety, and addiction. And while it […]
The stigma around mental health is slowly dissipating. Organizations are more focused than ever on supporting the mental health of their employees. This progress is important, especially for professional women — who are twice as likely as men to suffer from anxiety and depression. The discrepancy is even more pronounced for mothers and women of […]
Making the transition from being a tactical contributor to a strategic leader can be daunting, especially if you have limited experience managing others. So what do you do when you’ve proven yourself and want to take your career to the next level but others making the decisions don’t see it that way? In this episode […]
A Roundup of Recommended Books, Practices & Perspectives from Women Executives at Our Sponsor Firms Special thanks to: Cynthia Stokley (Bayer Crop Science); Teresa Cachero (Biogen); Anna Koulas (Drexel Solutions Institute); Dr. Colette Pierce Burnett (Huston-Tillotson University); Michelle Wang Goodridge (Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health); Funmi Williamson (PECO); Kate Allison (The Philadelphia Foundation); Falguni Desai […]
Amy C. Edmondson is the #1 management thinker in the world according to Thinkers50. She is also the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School. She spoke with us recently about why psychological safety matters, how to cultivate it, and why she has focused her career on it. Q: What led […]
Deciding that “you can’t change anything with silence,” Allyson Felix—the most decorated U.S. track and field athlete in history—made headlines in 2019 for publicly challenging Nike with discrimination against female athletes who become mothers. Her action led to a public outcry, Congressional inquiry, and new maternity protections from Nike and other companies. This month, she […]
NOTE: We are aware of a few audio issues in parts of this conversation, but we couldn’t bear to cut any of it out! We hope you enjoy this unique and authentic conversation between two true role models as much as we did. Former editorial assistant Zakiya Dalila Harris became an instant best-selling author with the […]
Financial literacy month is upon us, tax day is fast approaching, rising costs of energy, food and shelter are squeezing household incomes, and the inflation rate is a record 7.9%. So there is no time like the present to talk money, strategize, and ensure your financial plan sets you up for success. In this episode, […]