Education and Career

Social distancing is saving lives. But our national leaders, impatient to get Americans back to work, are sending messages that undermine on-the-ground health and safety recommendations that state governors, mayors, and local health departments are urging. Americans cannot count on their national leaders to make decisions that prioritize human lives...

The coronavirus pandemic has created massive uncertainty in our country and our world. In the coming days, weeks, and possibly months, work and life as we know it will change fundamentally. And while there is no real way to know exactly what will happen, how long it will last, and...

Service as we know it, is changing. It used to be about competitive pricing and quality products, now it’s about long-lasting relationships that cut through the noise – and that’s even more heightened with the impact of COVID-19. In these dark times, we’ve got to evolve and find commonalities with...

It’s a challenging time. COVID-19 has forced significant changes with huge numbers of people now working remotely. It has happened quickly and caught a lot of companies unprepared. What has this situation shown you about the culture of your business? Culture is the attitudes and behaviours people adopt to fit...

Are you undecided about going on to further education? Perhaps you are seeking a gentle nudge in the direction of a degree? If so, you have landed in the right place. Now before you read an entire article that spotlights the advantages of earning a master’s degree, it’s important you...

Suddenly you’ve gone from leading a team that thrives on social networks to managing a staff keeping its “social distance”. The Covid-19 pandemic, and its subsequent work from home mandate, for millions of Americans has resulted in the most significant U.S. labor experiment since Rosie the Riveter inspired a 50...

“Noel, caring is sharing!” my five-year old granddaughter reprimands her three-year old sister, who doesn’t want to share her toy.  It’s a mantra my daughter uses to teach her children. As I witness this exchange while I “shelter in place” with them in Tampa, Florida, it strikes me that the...

As a professional, you know how important it is to deliver great results to a customer – you’ve been encouraged to put the customer first, especially now in this critical point in time. You’ve been conditioned to believe that all your efforts need to be in service of your customers’...

Your destination is important. How you reach it is what matters. All of a sudden we’re experiencing a severe and extended disruption to our usual business activities that gave us our drive. Never in a million years did anyone think we'd be required to shelter in place away from our...

The Netherlands is a beautiful wonder. Even if you have never seen this country in person, you most probably are aware of its magic. From the towering windmills to brilliantly colored tulips, we have all imagined what it feels to be in the heart of the rich Dutch society. I...