by jill-christensen | Dec 2, 2025 | Blog, Business
When we’re young, saying yes is effortless. It’s instinct. We shoot our hands up first, volunteer without overthinking, and feel that quiet thrill of being chosen. That natural impulse to step forward doesn’t disappear in the people who become leaders — they simply...
by jill-christensen | Nov 3, 2025 | Blog, Business
Recruiters, overwhelmed by tens of thousands of applications, are increasingly turning to AI-powered screening tools to filter candidates long before a human ever sees them.At the same time, applicants are leveraging the same technology to craft flawless cover letters...
by jill-christensen | Sep 1, 2025 | Blog, Business
It’s rare for a CEO’s internal memo to go viral, but that’s what happened when AT&T CEO John Stankey responded to a recent employee engagement survey. Stankey was direct: loyalty is no longer a given.This kind of clarity, though unsettling, is a step toward...
by jill-christensen | Aug 4, 2025 | Blog, Business
Despite her $30 billion net worth, Melinda French Gates said “no” to funding her 22-year-old daughter’s startup: a platform that compares clothing prices from over 40,000 sites to help shoppers find the best deals. Additionally, her famous parents would not let her...
by jill-christensen | Jul 2, 2025 | Blog, Business
At this year’s meeting for Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, Warren Buffet announced that he’d ask the board to replace him as CEO at the end of the year. He’ll be 95 years old then.After a standing ovation, Buffet credited much of his success to the many...
by jill-christensen | Jun 9, 2025 | Blog
If you were to have asked me, “Could the world of work possibly get any worse?” my answer would have been “No.” And yet—it has. The divide between U.S. employees and executive leadership continues to grow. Recent data from FlexJobs reveals that 80% of American workers...
