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How to Make Money After Layoff: 4 Side Hustle Strategies That Actually Work business career advice Jun 10, 2025

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The layoff wave continues to surge through 2025. According to recent data, over 77,000 tech workers have al...

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The Mid-Year Career Refresh: 4 Power Moves to Transform Your Professional Path Before Year-End career May 20, 2025

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It's early May, the unofficial half-time of the business year. While others might be coasting through spring...

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Mental Health at Work 2025: How People‑Forward Leaders™ Build Psychological Safety, Trust, and Peak Performance leadership people-forward leadership psychological safety May 12, 2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I want to discuss how mental health fits into the People-Forward Leadership™ framework. 

The WHO now estimates depression and anxiety cost the U.S. 12 billio...

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Strategic Career Pivoting: 5 Critical Steps When You Need to Quickly Change Jobs career career advice Apr 04, 2025

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Significant workforce changes have dominated recent headlines, from federal government layoffs and program f...

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The First 90 Days: Positioning Yourself for Success in a New Job or Leadership Role career leadership Mar 11, 2025

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Introduction

The first three months in a new position represent a critical window that can define y

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The Three Leadership Blind Spots That Undermine High-Performing Teams leadership psychological safety team building Mar 01, 2025

Even the most talented leaders can fall prey to blind spots that quietly erode team performance. Drawing from three decades of experience in the employment space and my People-Forward Leadership™ fram...

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The Hidden Imperative: Why Every Leadership Transition Demands A Cultural Reset
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The Hidden Imperative: Why Every Leadership Transition Demands A Cultural Reset leadership organization culture Feb 21, 2025

*The article was previously published on Linkedin.

Stepping into a leadership role—whether you're new to the organization or taking the helm after reorganization—demands more than setting fresh goals...

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How to Have Good Conflict on Your Team leadership team building Feb 11, 2025

When we hear the word “conflict,” many people immediately think of negativity, tension, and personal attacks. However, if managed well, conflict can be a powerful driver of innovation and workplace pe...

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