Work Life

OCTOBER 5, 2024

You can probably think of a time when you’ve used math to solve an everyday problem, such as calculating a tip at a restaurant or determining the square footage of a room. But what role does math play in solving complex problems such as curing a disease? In my job as an applied mathematician , I use mathematical tools to study and solve complex problems in biology.

Problem-Solving 98

Problem-Solving Networking Decision Making Creativity 98

Success

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Do you dislike working for someone else? Are you tired of the 9-to-5 grind? Do you crave more freedom and flexibility in your work life? If so, you might want to consider self-employment by becoming a freelancer. A freelancer is someone who works independently, offering their services to various clients on a project-by-project basis. Because they’re not tied to any specific employer, freelancers often have the flexibility to choose the type and quantity of projects they work on and the clients t

Bookkeeping 98

Bookkeeping Consulting Networking Flexibility 98

Work Life

OCTOBER 5, 2024

I am not a business coach. But as life in corporate America shifts, I’ve become a version of one to many of my C-suite clients who now find themselves in a career holding pattern. As the ground shifts beneath these executives, they are suddenly mighty curious about the lessons I’ve learned from four decades of navigating the kind of uncertainty freelancers deal with all the time.

Learning 98

Learning Retail Mentoring Coaching 98

AdminDroid

OCTOBER 5, 2024

On Day 5 of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, learn how to enhance password security using Microsoft 365 Secure Score. Stay tuned for the upcoming blogs in our M365 Cybersecurity blog series. As cyber-attacks continue to rise each year, it’s crucial for organizations to assess their security posture. One effective way to evaluate your organization’s security is through Microsoft Secure Score.

Security 59

Security Learning 59

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult

Leadership

Work Life

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Many leaders are perplexed when their people don’t do what they want. They usually blame it on the employee. But that is not always the case. When employees don’t do what you want, it comes down to one or more of these three things that you as the leader are doing wrong. You are not being clear on what you actually want Leaders often think employees should intuitively know what they want.

Communication 98

Communication Flexibility Flexibility 98

Mad in America

OCTOBER 5, 2024

M ore than four decades ago, I was sitting on the deck of the summer house I am sharing in the Berkshires with five people from New York city. My roommates returned to work in the city after extended weekends in the house. My plan was to use my alone time, Tuesday to Thursday, to make real my overpowering drive to write my story. What happened to me and others like me?

Construction 117

Construction Learning Influencing Reporting 117