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When I began my business journey, I naturally gravitated toward understanding the business world through collecting information. Being an academic researcher, I dissected both scientific and ...

Do you ever find yourself in tough moments of conflict at work? You know you need to speak your mind in a way that drives results, and you either come across as too aggressive or you are timid. How do ...

Everyone communicates differently—even in the workplace. According to Princeton University, there are four main communication styles: passive, passive-aggressive, aggressive and assertive. An ...

Communication is an essential element of every workplace. It allows you to resolve conflict, clarify expectations and make sure everyone is on the same page. In many cases, the right apps can improve ...

It’s Monday morning, and your team meeting is already off track. Your manager is running through a rapid-fire list of updates—half of which are news to most people in the room. You’ve been trying to ...

There are a variety of skills that help employees succeed in their jobs. Attention to detail, emotional intelligence, time management, and adaptability are among the traits that the most skilled ...

As an entrepreneur, you know how important communication at work is. And in order to successfully work with others, you need to clearly communicate your ideas, thoughts, and goals to others in a way ...

In today’s rapidly evolving professional landscape, effective communication serves as a critical career cornerstone, particularly for Black professionals navigating complex workplace dynamics. The ...

The news about the economy gets grimmer every day as companies shed hundreds of thousands of jobs and lines at unemployment offices get longer. The recession has proven to be a vexing problem for ...