Witandwords

“We are so lucky that you and dad are friends,” my daughter said one day while we were driving in the car. “Most of my friends say their parents can’t be in the same room together since their divorce.” The comment left me feeling simultaneously warm and fuzzy (because I was so happy to give … Read more

After 11 consecutive quarters of declining sales and the loss of over half a billion in revenue, Kohl’s outgoing CEO Tom Kingsbury openly acknowledged the company’s self-inflicted wounds and took responsibility. Addressing decisions that led to a 9.3% drop in quarterly sales at Kohl’s stores open for at least a year, Kingsbury told analysts, “We … Read more

Like many Americans, you may have gotten some jolting news about a friend while scrolling through your social media feed this election season. Whether it’s a neighbor you share casual conversations with or a lifelong childhood friend, discovering that someone’s values don’t align with yours can quickly wreak havoc. The last few elections have no … Read more

If you’re one of the over 2 million federal employees who received the “Fork in the Road” email, you’re probably wondering where to go from here. The new administration is interested in making large changes to the federal government, with President Trump signing executive orders to remove protections from federal employees, force a return to … Read more

Mark your calendars: Feb. 9 brings the Super Bowl showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Fox Sports’ coverage will be shot with Sony’s next-gen full-frame cinema cameras, instant-replay technology from Hawk-Eye Innovations and high-speed Sky Cams, placing you at the center of every game-winning touchdown. … Read more

After months spent hunting for a new job, Aliyah Jones still had a pretty good sense of humor about the job market. She often posted about her experience on social media, using a mix of relatable memes and wit to bond with others who were slogging through endless applications. However, while most responses were positive, … Read more

You probably know TV personality Robert Irvine from his appearances on hundreds of episodes of the Food Network’s Restaurant: Impossible, in which he swoops in to help failing restaurants turn their business around in 48 hours. Or maybe you’ve seen Dinner: Impossible, where he must serve dinner under a set of potentially catastrophic conditions—say, creating … Read more

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is a critical component of effective leadership. It helps leaders to navigate relationships, manage emotions and create positive work environments. Equally important is the DISC model. This is a personality assessment tool that categorizes behavioral styles into four primary types: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness and Conscientiousness. DISC and emotional intelligence go hand in … Read more

Branding. It’s a term we hear consistently in the context of both product and company identity. But, what is personal branding? In the same vein, personal branding is the strategic process of defining your unique value proposition and managing the outward expression of your professional self. It extends well beyond an elevator pitch or a … Read more

Disappointment is one of those emotions that can quickly spiral out of control. Whether it’s getting passed over for a promotion or feeling underappreciated at home, we all encounter difficult situations on a daily basis—many of which can lead us to question our abilities in the workplace or even our self-worth. Yet we don’t have … Read more