Adam Bryant Managing Director at Merryk & Co wrote "There are plenty of smart, capable people who come out of state universities and other colleges, and not just from the Ivy Leagues where companies often focus their recruiting efforts." Ron Williams, the former...
“Our lives will only have a meaning if each one of us can confidently say that I was able to bring five, ten, fifteen and twenty women along with me. What I am saying is, do not climb alone.” Powerful words from Graça Machel
As events across the globe fell under the weight of the pandemic’s social distancing restrictions, virtual conferences have risen to take their place. But how can you achieve the benefits and networking opportunities you’d normally get from in-person attendance?...
NEW YORK (Reuters) - When Diane Leonard checked in to a conference the other day, the routine was familiar: Watching keynote speakers, interacting with other attendees, bumping into friends. One key difference: The grant writer was at home in Clayton, New York, with...
What to Do When the Future Feels Hopeless ARTHUR C. BROOKS SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 Humans like to feel optimistic about and in control of where their life is headed. The pandemic has made it very hard to feel that way. You live in the future. So do I. We all do. It’s human...
"Most likely, your future is ... brighter than what you may think at your darkest moments," writes Arthur C. Brooks in The Atlantic. "So dispute your pessimism not with mindless optimism, but with facts. Build a solid case for something other than the worst-case...
Erika James Dean at The Wharton School https://www.linkedin.com/feed/news/idea-of-the-day-embracing-swift-trust-4250081/ September 28 marked the end of my proverbial “First 90 Days” as The Wharton School dean – a Zoom-filled first 90 days like no other. I took time to...
In the wake of the pandemic, more of us are forgoing our vacation days, and that's a huge problem. In the U.S., some 48% of people cancelled their summer travel plans this year. But Fast Company's Stephanie Vozza reminds us we still need down time, even if our...
Those working from home may find the line between their working hours and their leisure time has become increasingly blurred. To combat this, some are adopting a 'fake commute' to create a clearer division. One advocate of the practice suggests it has done wonders for...