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The Power of Content to Brighten Your Day

I spent most of my career in the content business working at brands like PEOPLE. I loved my work, but, ironically, I never appreciated the power of content more than I did during the pandemic. Content became my refuge: books, podcasts, music and, of course, Netflix.

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This Strategy Helped Me Speak Up in Meetings

Are you ever in a group situation at work and you have something you really want to say, and it’s right at the tip of your tongue, and then you hold back? I understand it because I’ve been there myself.

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My Secret Tool to Setting Boundaries

As a working mom, there have been many times in my career when I’ve felt completely overwhelmed with everything on my plate. When I was an exec at Time Inc. 10 years ago, I developed a simple method for setting boundaries. I’m still using it today!

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Giving Tough (But Kind) Feedback in 4 Easy Steps

Giving feedback — especially critical feedback — is a struggle for so many managers, at every level. Here’s how to do it in 4 easy steps!

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How to Build a Psychologically Safe Culture

At many workplaces, it often seems like the same few people contribute ideas in team meetings and others are afraid to share their opinions. As a leader or colleague, you can do four things to build a psychologically safe culture where more people feel comfortable contributing.

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Delivering a Kind No in 4 Easy Steps

There are often things you genuinely want to do, whether it’s a new project or a fun event, but simply cannot make the time to take on. As hard as it can feel to disappoint someone, you won’t if you deliver a “kind no.”

Guest User 7/20/21 Guest User 7/20/21

Go-to Questions When You’re at a Loss for Words

Have you ever been in a meeting and debated whether or not to speak up? Instead of hiding behind silence or agreeable nods, which can leave a poor impression of your strength and value, you can always ask a question.

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3 Common Mistakes People Make Pitching their Business

There are three common mistakes I’ve seen founders make in pitch meetings. Read on!

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13 Productivity Hacks We Can’t Live Without

As an investor, entrepreneur, and mom, my plate is constantly full (in a good way!) so I’m always looking for productivity strategies that help me create time and space to do more of the work that matters.

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Women We Love: 7 Questions with Kim Alexis Newton

Kim Alexis Newton is an absolute force and someone I’m excited to introduce to you all. I caught up with Kim recently to get to know her in 7 questions!

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What Are the Things That You Want to Hold on to?

I’m starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel. I was talking about this with a dear friend, mindfulness expert Patricia Karpas, and we agreed that we would take some time this month to reflect on the moments of joy over the past year, the people we realize truly matter, and the practices and behaviors that have served us well.

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The Power of Listening & Tips on How to Do it Better

Listening. It’s one of the most underrated skills people can have. Too often we tune out or passively listen because we are multitasking, distracted by the million other things in our brains, or we’re already mentally crafting a response.

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Finding Your Authenticity by Embracing Your TOO

Have you ever been told that you're TOO forgiving, too confident, too quiet, too flashy, too [fill in the blank]? I can't even count how many times I have been told that I'm TOO nice.