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Terence “Terry” Cushing has spent nearly two decades working inside some of the most complex areas of civil litigation and corporate law. Today, he is Senior Corporate Counsel at Republic Services, a Fortune 300 company in the environmental services industry. His path has been steady, disciplined, and shaped by early...

A car accident is nothing short of life-altering, whether small or big. Even a minor fender-bender puts the stress of repairs on you, along with the hassles of being without your car, particularly in busy areas like Pasadena, where reliable transportation is essential. In such an overwhelming situation, the right...

Key Takeaways:  Traditional, short-term financial metrics limit strategic visibility and organizational resilience in volatile markets.  Higher education institutions model a comprehensive ROI, measuring not just earnings but leadership growth, adaptability, and civic commitment.  Leadership development must be treated as a primary ROI metric, focusing on measurable traits like resilience, authenticity,...

A troubling phenomenon is spreading through corporate America, creating friction where artificial intelligence promised efficiency. Researchers at BetterUp and Stanford's Social Media Lab coined the term "workslop" to describe AI-generated content that appears polished but lacks the substance to meaningfully advance any task. This represents more than a minor irritation. The research estimates that workers waste nearly two hours...

The writer's stay was hosted by Pesona Jiwa.    I should know better. As a time management expert and bestselling author of five books on time and living your best life, I've built a career teaching Senior Executives and Business Leaders how to optimise and curate the chaos of modern life into productive shape. I've written the playbook on doing...

Many brands start with search visibility in a small area, then slowly realise that growth demands a wider presence across the whole country. A strong search plan helps you move from close-by buyers to people who live far away. This shift does not happen by chance. It calls for steady action, clear...

Some of the most transformative breakthroughs in science history arrived wrapped in obscurity. Dr. Rosalind Franklin captured Photo 51—the X-ray crystallography image that revealed DNA's double helix—in a basement lab in May 1952, yet her profound contribution went largely unrecognized until after her death, and even then, only as a footnote in...

The creator economy is poised to exceed $600 billion in sales by 2030. It's an impressive, explosive number that analysts love to quote, but it's a mirage. Behind the surge in digital entrepreneurship lies a structural flaw: the entire economy is being built on a financial foundation that is alarmingly...

Work isn’t working. For the global workforce, stress is up, employee engagement is down, and overall well-being is trending in the wrong direction. The warning signs are flashing everywhere. In the most recent Stress in America report, nearly 7 in 10 employees said work is a major source of stress, matching levels we haven’t seen since the early pandemic in...

From single mother to global designer, Angel Brinks built a powerhouse fashion brand through resilience, creativity, and the courage to stay true to her vision. Every great brand has a story, and Angel Brinks built hers from the ground up — literally. Before founding Angel Brinks Fashion in 2010, she...