Goals list. Those who put goals to paper are 33 percent more likely to accomplish them. Distraction list. Chris Bailey, in his book Hyperfocus, suggests staying on task by immediately writing down thoughts that distract you and setting them aside to deal with later. To-don’t list. Steve Jobs once said,...
While browsing through your social media feed, chances are you’ve seen people lose their tempers and make hurtful or threatening posts online. For teenagers, such behavior can be particularly harmful: teen cyberbullies—and those they target—are more likely than other teens to face academic and emotional struggles,...
The pandemic may have had one small silver lining: it gave working women permission to kick off their heels and trade business suits for yoga pants as the work-from-home era launched. But as you venture back into the office, don’t shove those sweatpants to the...
Dear DW, I am accused of being aggressive at work. I feel like I am just being assertive. How can I get heard and accepted? Signed, Wrongfully Labeled Dear Wrongfully, “Aggressive” is a label commonly used to describe Black women who voice their opinions about something or raise awareness about...
5 Minutes with Wendy E. John Diversity Woman: How have the various leadership positions you’ve held with Fidelity impacted your perspective as a diversity leader? Wendy E. John: I’ve been in a number of different roles and understand how we approach work, how we approach customers, and how...
By Giulia Pines Boston, the consummate college town and one of America’s great cultural meccas, survived a year and a half without students during the pandemic. But the city’s respected universities, grand museums, eminently walkable streets, and classic baseball stadium were never going anywhere. With roots dating...