Key takeaways from this year that we should carry into 2026 When we look back at 2025, a few key terms will stand out as descriptors: economy, tariffs, AI, shifting workforce landscape, uncertainty, change. It was a year of innovation and risk-taking, but it was also a year of hesitancy and fear. Some companies won…
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In our recent webinar, “The Resilience Toolkit: 6 Practical Strategies for Uncertain Times,” we received some great questions from leaders and professionals seeking ways to build resilience, trust, and clarity amidst rapid change. These questions reflect what many of us are experiencing: a deep need for authentic connection, strategic support, and emotionally intelligent solutions to…
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Uncertainty and change are inevitable in both personal and professional life. Whether it’s an economic downturn, industry shifts, leadership changes, or unexpected life events, how we respond to uncertainty determines our ability to thrive. Emotional intelligence (EQ) plays a critical role in helping us navigate these challenges with resilience and composure. By strengthening self-awareness, regulating…
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As a Marine, resilience counseling means more than just bouncing back from hardship. To me, it is bigger than bending and not breaking as I say, or stretching and not snapping. Resilience is about transforming from the inside out so you can stand the test of time, no matter the trial. As good as this…
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To stay competitive, organizations must identify exceptional employees who can contribute to their growth and success. While technical skills and experience are crucial, there’s another vital quality that sets outstanding employees apart: emotional intelligence (EQ). Notably, exceptional employees possess a high level of emotional intelligence, enabling them to navigate challenges, communicate effectively, and build…
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Resilience has not always been part of my vocabulary. For most of my life, I was lucky enough to be spared from trauma, adversity, and hard circumstances– experiences that would have tested my resilience. Then, 85 days ago, things changed. On a typical Tuesday morning, I was driving to work when I looked down to…
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Have you ever tried to break a bad habit, only to give up in frustration? The problem isn’t that you’re weak or that the bad habit is too ingrained; in all likelihood, you just gave up too soon. Researchers at University College, London, found that it takes 66 days for a new habit to form….
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Achievement rarely produces the sense of lasting happiness that you think it will. Once you finally accomplish the goal you’ve been chasing, two new goals tend to pop up unexpectedly.
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Despite West Point Military Academy’s rigorous selection process, one in five students drop out by graduation day. A sizeable number leave the summer before freshman year, when cadets go through a rigorous program called “Beast.” Beast consists of extreme physical, mental, and social challenges that are designed to test candidates’ perseverance. University of Pennsylvania psychologist…
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At age thirteen, Bethany Hamilton was already deemed a prodigy destined for a career as a pro surfer. During a daily dawn patrol with her best friend Alana Blanchard at a reef break called Tunnels, a fourteen-foot tiger shark attacked her. She immediately lost her left arm to the bite, and by the time doctors…
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