December 10, 2021 — 8:00 AM If you’ve walked by the Apple Store during the week of a new iPhone release, you’ve surely witnessed the line that wraps around the block with eager shoppers waiting to snag their upgrade. This is the kind of product hype we’re used to. But what no one could have…
You’re here to learn how to break up with a friend nicely—or as nicely as possible, given how they’ve been treating you lately. It’s not an easy thing to “dump” a friend, even if they’ve never really earned that title. Still… how can you be sure it’s for the best? Deep down, you know it’s…
In a previous article, I focused on star performers who come to terms with their new responsibilities as they ascend to positions of leadership. I also introduced the term, “leadership lens,” which refers to a metaphorical alignment of personal values and organizational priorities. This article builds on the ‘leadership lens’ concept and tackles another prominent…
A Microstep I like to use is taking cold showers in the morning. This helps me wake up and feel refreshed! It’s a simple yet effective way to start my mornings off on the right foot, and helps me get energized and ready to take on the day. I’ve never been a “morning person,” and…
Declaring an end to the day, even if I haven’t completed everything, is one of my go-to Microsteps. Like many of us, I struggle to get everything done in a day. Life is a balancing act with work, family, social, and home obligations all competing for my attention. Before Thrive, I would often go to…
We all have different cycles in our well-being journeys, and right now I’m really focused on hydration. Water is the most important fuel we can give to our bodies. It can expand our brain’s grey matter and increase our productivity during the day. One Microstep I swear by is drinking a glass of water as…
The questions “What is truly best for our nation?” and “Are we in for a democracy showdown?” are in the air as we bid farewell to 2021. The historic moment of danger, truth, threat, and opportunity that is upon us as individuals, families, communities, states, and American citizens asks us to consider the full spectrum…
