You walk into a meeting. Within seconds, your brain has already made a snap judgment about the new hire across the table. Polished shoes? Confident smile? You assume: sharp, capable, trustworthy. But here’s the problem: That first impression may have nothing to do with reality— and everything to do with bias. The question is: How often are your first impressions silently steering your decisions? And what are you missing because of it?

Starting college is a major milestone—and for many students, it’s a mix of excitement, pressure, and uncertainty. You’re not alone if you feel overwhelmed. The first year of college is a huge life transition, and it brings real challenges: academic pressure, homesickness, financial strain, and social stress. But here’s the good news—you can take proactive steps to reduce that stress, stay healthy, and thrive in this new chapter. Let’s learn to take control!

You’ve just stepped into middle management—and suddenly, it feels like you’re supposed to have all the answers. But inside? You’re questioning everything. Today you’ll learn how to identify the unique challenges of middle management and develop the skills to grow your confidence from the inside out. You’ll walk away knowing how to reframe self-doubt, leverage your strengths, and build a support system that lifts you and your team.

There is a good bit of debate on where to focus your team – the process to get work done or the outcome they produce. Today I’m sharing the pros and cons of focusing on process versus outcomes—and how to choose the right focus based on your team’s environment and the challenges ahead.

We are discussing empathy, a crucial leadership ability. You’ll learn how empathy fuels effective leadership and discover five powerful exercises to build it—so you can connect deeper, lead stronger, and close the gap. Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I don’t get why they’re reacting like that”? That disconnect—that moment where you can’t quite see the world through someone else’s eyes—is the empathy gap in action.