Starting a new job and adjusting to that new environment can be difficult under the best of circumstances. Tossing in a global pandemic that brings the entire world to a standstill three months into ...

I recently spoke to a friend who was frustrated by a customer service experience with his mortgage company. Before this incident, he had liked the bank and found them easy to work with. He had ...

“Be proactive,” says Stephen Covey of Seven Habits fame. This is great advice, but exactly how do you do it? All of us at some point in our career have faced that awkward situation where something ...

Humans do not capitalize nearly enough on our most significant evolutionary advantage: a unique ability to take forward-looking actions that influence the future for the better. Exhibit A: Climate ...

We usually know when we've missed a crucial window to prevent a problem or seize an opportunity. Sadly, it’s too late. The standard regret—that we should've been more proactive—offers a valuable but ...

There are many different leadership styles and approaches to management that are viable. Some managers like to be direct and hands-on, while others prefer to give employees more autonomy and space.

The ability to control your own effectiveness is life-changing — but proactiveness proceeds effectiveness. Many people spend a lot of time in reactive mode — dealing with other people’s “emergencies” ...

HAMILTON – Hamilton Elementary School fifth-graders have spent time throughout October – National Bullying Awareness Month – focused weekly on the definition of bullying, targets of bullying, staying ...