In the Face of Crisis, Psychologists Urge a Return to…

As numerous surveys suggest, people today often feel overwhelmed by new technology, global crises, and loneliness. What do the nation’s psychologists recommend? At the annual convention of the American Psychological Association last month in Washington D.C., that turned out to be a return to the basics: tending to our bodies, connecting in-person, and caring for […]

The Kiss Cam Crisis and the Importance of Authentic Leadership

It was the Kiss Cam moment heard ‘round the world. The at-the-time CEO of Astronomer, Andy Byron, engaged in a warm embrace with his head of HR, Kristin Cabot. The only problem, of course, is they were both married to other people. When the Coldplay Kiss Cam panned their way, Byron ducked behind a wall […]

Our Hidden Crisis: Too Many of Us Feel Like We Don’t Matter

I experienced something I’ll never forget in a hospital room ten years ago. My first son had just been born, and the nurse ushered me in to meet him. Restless and crying, he frantically reached out his arms. I lowered my hand, and his tiny fingers gripped my index finger and didn’t let go. His […]

Is It a Midlife Crisis or Burnout?

Midlife can be a time of significant change, where many find themselves questioning their paths, purpose, and overall satisfaction. These feelings can arise from what’s commonly referred to as a midlife crisis, burnout, or sometimes a mix of both. Though they can feel similar, burnout and a midlife crisis stem from different sources and require […]