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Last year was the year of concerts for me, the year where music didn't just entertain me, it met me right where my story began. The final performance of that year was Pat Benatar.A powerhouse. A legend. A woman whose voice changed what was possible for female rock vocalists. I grew up classically trained as one of the top sopranos in my state. Everyone assumed I would go down the classical or opera path. But something in me always longed for a different kind of sound. A soun

AI is no longer just a tool; it has become a transformative force. In some workplaces, employees are naming their AI assistants, confiding in them, and even turning to them when they feel isolated. It's a fascinating trend, but it raises an uncomfortable question: if AI is becoming our “teammate,” what does that mean for workplace belonging and conflict? The truth is, many employees feel disconnected. Hybrid schedules and digital overload have already stretched workplace bond

Remember that feeling when you first opened your doors? The buzz, the hope, the sheer excitement of building something of your own, whether it was the aroma of your food cart, the curated shelves of your "mom and pop" shop, or the friendly smiles at your service counter. It's a dream built on passion, hard work, and often, a tight-knit team. But let's be honest: even in the best environments, life throws curveballs . And in the close quarters of a small business, those curve

As a founder or leader, your approach to conflict sets the entire tone for your organization. Understanding your conflict style and those...

I never thought I would do a product like Coresure. I have undertaken other entrepreneurial ventures and failed frequently. But this one...

Have you ever been in a disagreement where it feels like you're not even talking about the same thing? You're trying to solve a specific...

Every leader, no matter how accomplished, carries a history. And within that history often lie fractured moments of rejection, failure,...

Leadership, Followership, and the Need for Belonging Just for a moment, let's set aside politics and instead focus on what truly drives us: the universal need for love and belonging. These fundamental human desires are often overlooked when we analyze leadership, but they profoundly shape both leaders and their followers. My upcoming book explores this very idea, examining how a leader's personal story, their beliefs,  past experiences, and  vulnerabilities impact those they

When I first started researching connection , I wasn’t thinking about dark personalities. My focus was on how people form bonds, build...

Coresure is the new chat bot on intersectionality through an accessibility lens. When I spoke at SHRM, I was suprised with how many HR people did not know what intersectionality was. Intersectionality is having multiple idenities that interconnect. For example, it is a woman with a visable disability or it can be a person who is Chinese with a disability. Coresure became even more important to me when I learned how many people did not know what what intersectionality meant. C

Connection is one of the most fundamental human needs —yet, for many neurodiverse individuals, it feels like an unsolvable puzzle . When...

I have been working on a project for several years now. Some people struggle to comprehend AI working on a project that long. The reason it took so long is due to the data collection. I did old-school data collection. Yes, looking at articles, even highlighting some of them. I wanted the data to be as accurate as possible. Some say, 'Well, the data might change.' The data I researched is unlikely to change unless there is a massive shift in society. The data was on how dif

Recently, I worked with a client on their business plan , and one key insight stood out— how they processed information  deeply...

A company’s mission statement is supposed to be its guiding force—a vision that unites employees and leadership under a common goal. But...

Power isn’t just taken—it’s given. And some of the most commanding, ruthless leaders  don’t inspire loyalty through trust or charisma....