I Stopped Waiting to Feel Ready—Here’s What Happened Next (Six Habits to Become Your Future Self)
A year ago, I was sitting in the messy middle. Not at rock bottom, not thriving. I could see the
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Reinventing Your Leadership Path: Outgrowing the Role You Once Loved
There’s a quiet revolution happening among senior tech leaders—and if you’re reading this, there’s a good
Supercharge Your Productivity with AI: Unlock Success Through a Tailored, Goal-Aligned Strategy
Discover how a tailored, goal-oriented AI strategy can unlock sky-high productivity and accelerate your mission-driven success.
Design a Joyful Morning Routine With Your Family (With AI)
It’s easy to let mornings become a frenzied rush of managing logistics and getting everyone out the door to school or work on time. But what if you took a step back and co-designed a morning routine to optimize joy, ease and alignment?
The Future of AI in Time Management: How Artificial Intelligence Can Optimize Your Schedule and Maximize Your Productivity
In this article, we'll explore how AI is shaping the future of time management and how you can make the most of it.
Embracing AI Without Losing Your Humanity: Navigating the Non-Technical Aspects of AI Implementation
Essential themes to explore as you craft your personal and business AI strategy. Leverage the potential of AI without compromising your humanity.
Creative Intelligence: Deepfakes, Vishing, and the Future of Fraud
I share the earliest signals of a world where ubiquitous deepfakes make it nearly impossible to trust what we see online at face value.
My AI Workflow: Using ChatGPT and Jounce to Create Engaging Blogs
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Meet Rosemina
Kolbe: 7-5-7-2
StrengthsFinder: Strategic, Empathy, Activator, Maximizer, Communication
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We all know the outward effects of not getting enough sleep. Our grogginess makes us lose focus, we have less
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Using Life Experiences to Spur Innovative Thinking
Do you ever feel like the people you are surrounded by at work or your employees seem to lack innovation?
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Jul 03
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Jul 02
Meet Marissa: Favorite Icebreakers & Superhero Skills
We want you, our fellow rebels, to start getting to know Team Ridiculously Efficient. We'll be giving you
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Jul 01
Why You Should Try Traveling Alone
In 2011, I decided to go on vacation alone. I was simply unhappy with my circumstances and recognized that I
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Mobile Phones Save You Stress at Work
In today's world, most people can virtually work from anywhere with a computer or mobile device and internet
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For most of my career, I've abided by the "work hard, play harder" method of recharging.
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