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Matt Kirkegaard, Founder of Nashville’s luxury real estate firm Movement Property Group, has made a name for himself after relocating to the city 15 years ago from Wyoming to pursue his music dreams. Named among the top 100 real estate agents in Tennessee, he is among the first agents people...

I quit. Two dreaded words no leader wants to hear. Companies today are facing a plethora of challenges. While companies still feel the pain of the pandemic, many also face stiff headwinds from economic turbulence. Additional belt-tightening following the stress of the past two years promises difficult times ahead. While...

Today, the item at the top of many executives’ lists is rising labor costs. To help employees stay afloat among increasing costs of living and keep them engaged, leaders are adjusting compensation. However, that leads to more business costs. So, how can company leaders manage their costs and invest in...

Innovation, indeed, thrives in recession: In July, government data confirmed that the American economy shrank for the second quarter in a row. Although this didn’t technically confirm a recession, it has raised worries within the business community. A looming recession may stoke anxiety, but business leaders and entrepreneurs should welcome...

A busy solo parent to two twins, renovating a house in which her parents can live, and coaching professional athletes on their performance mindset doesn’t leave a lot of room for Bulls Performance Coach Dr. Wendy Borlabi to entertain writing a book. But when she met Chicago sports reporter Annie...

"The metaverse is here, and it's not only transforming how we see the world but how we participate in it – from the factory floor to the meeting room." – Satya Nadella, Microsoft The world has undergone a massive digital revolution over the last few decades. It has led businesses...

In my psychotherapy practice in Los Angeles, I see an overwhelming number of clients who are seeking to bring forth positive and wholesome actions and behaviors in this world. They desire to improve themselves, their relationships, and their businesses. They want to see a better world emerge from these troubling...

In April, I wrote a piece titled Go Team!, which covered Eliud Kipchoge’s quest to break the two-hour barrier for running a marathon and the team that helped him as part of the INEOS 1:59 Challenge. Finishing at a blistering 1:59:40, Kipchoge achieved the goal and challenged us all to...

There's a whole world of corporate events that take place every year, with some taking place right now!  Defined as being 'any form of event, hospitality or social activity organised or funded by a business entity', corporate events can take on many different forms, including conferences, seminars, trade shows, product...

We all have two choices. React to the world and all of its circumstances, or choose the conscious path of responding. In every moment of every day, we are allowed to decide which path we take. The one where we are the victim of things we don’t like or agree...