Today, I’ve asked Robert A. Bjork to share his Tip of the Week. This is the last in a four-part series on learning. You can read the first one here, the second here, and the third here. Years ago, after watching a flight attendant demonstrate how to put on an inflatable life vest, I thought to myself, “Oh,…
How my boss, Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla, set — and met — an audacious COVID-19 goal. By Sally Susman, Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Pfizer Have you ever questioned whether after a long tenure in your job there is little else to discover about the role? Do you ever wonder…
Ask different questions. Perception is everything and we shift it by asking different questions. Get honest with yourself and feel into what success means to you. Whose definitions are you using and are they still align with your knowing? How does success feel to you? How does it make you feel? What does it get…
Between our busy work schedules, our parenting duties, household chores, and other responsibilities, it’s not always easy to find time to exercise. And yet, staying active is important for our heart health, our sleep, our mood, and our overall well-being. Sometimes, getting moving during a busy day just takes some creativity! We asked our Thrive…
Giving the perfect gift is important, but giving an impactful gift makes it that much sweeter. Whether it’s during the holidays or for special events throughout the year, one of the ways you can support the causes you care about is by using your purchase power to make more informed decisions. At Points of Light,…
Being able to manage your time most appropriately is something best done as early as possible. The earlier in life that you start, the better such skills will stick with you. Mastering these time management hacks earlier in life sets you up for success for the rest of your life. If you have not developed…
Photo by fauxels from Pexels What does employee engagement mean to you? It’s so much more than the knowledge of whether someone likes or dislikes the job. Employee engagement can reflect how committed an employee is to the business and its success. It shows their motivation and personal investment in the work. An engaged employee is better motivated…
Dr. Magdalena Battles A Doctor of Psychology with specialties include children, family relationships, domestic violence, and sexual assault Read full profile Do you find that you have no time to do the things you want to do? Are you so busy running kids from one activity to the next that you find yourself missing time…
A question often asked when learning about the Four Horsemen is: are stonewalling and the silent treatment the same thing? The answer I give is yes and no. There are definitely some similarities between the two but also a big difference I see as well. Stonewalling is when someone emotionally shuts down and withdraws from…
If you find yourself reaching for a cup of coffee around 2 or 3 p.m., we’ll wager you’re familiar with the afternoon slump. While caffeine may energize you in the moment, it also likely results in another slump (and another cup) later on. Luckily, there may be a surprising alternative to the afternoon caffeine intake,…
