You’ve probably heard the advice to “step away” or to “sleep on it” when faced with a challenging problem you can’t seem to solve. And, while rest is always important, spending your time doing something has real benefits, too. In this piece for Fast […]
At some point in your career you may be faced with the question of whether to continue as an individual contributor or move into people management. For some, this is a natural next step in the career journey. But it’s not one that should be […]
The workplace is changing at a pace never before seen, requiring almost constant development of skills by both individuals and organizations. If you are looking to be successful in 2025, individuals need these key skills, says Kara Dennison for Forbes: EQ, AI Literacy, Curiosity, […]
Side gigs have been a popular way to earn extra money, explore passion projects, or bring balance to one’s life for many years. For many, these pursuits are founded on one’s ability to build a connection and maintain an ongoing relationship with one’s customers. And […]
There’s no question that work has changed. With hybrid and fully-remote jobs, side gigs and portfolio careers, return to office mandates and threats of layoffs, the landscape for building a successful career path looks nothing like it did just a few years ago. The good […]
Managers, it’s easy to put all your focus on the importance of your people being lifelong learners. And they should be. But you, too, need to make continuous learning one of your core competencies. And that includes learning about your people. What really matters to […]
Like many people over the past few years, you may be considering a change in role, organization, industry, or other situation right now. And while options aren’t as plentiful as they once were, and there is no one right time to make a change, the […]
Have you ever wondered how people get to leadership roles, especially those who don’t look like anyone who has come before them? In this conversation on the Read with Jenna podcast with host Jenna Bush Hager, Ruth Simmons, former president of Prairie View A&M […]
When was the last time you gave someone critical feedback? Do you think you gave it fairly and equitably? Chances are, if you were giving feedback to a woman, you may have “softened” your message. In this piece in the Harvard Business Review, authors […]
Written by Cassaundra Young (’07), MPH, CPHQ, VP, Care Model Advancement, Equality Health As recently as a generation ago, people stayed in one place for most of their career. And while that serves some, in my experience, I have found great value in navigating […]
