In When Staying Isn’t an Option: Preparing for the Unexpected, Carol Kaemmerer explores the realities of unexpected job loss and how to navigate this challenging transition. Drawing from her own experience, she shares lessons on resilience, transferable skills, and proactive steps—such as updating your LinkedIn profile and broadening your professional network—to prepare for potential career disruptions. With empathy and expertise, Carol empowers readers to turn unexpected change into opportunities for growth.
Is it normal for kids to be self-centered? Yes, and it’s crucial for their growth! Learn why fostering healthy self-centeredness in children builds empathy and compassion for others as they mature. Discover practical insights from the Conscious Parenting Revolution.
It’s important to pay attention to how you navigate the holidays as they can be a time of great stress for many. This is particularly so given the pressure to live into a Hallmark movie version of life. We expect perpetual joy and perfection. We can feel like we’re failing when other emotions creep in and things don’t go as planned. Simple strategies can help you survive and thrive during the hectic holiday season if you negotiate your experience with intention.
Are the holidays a time of joy for you? If you’re like most people, holidays can also be a time of stress if not managed with intention. We can experience the full range of emotional notes – joy, fear, angst, anger, trepidation, pleasure, guilt, gratitude and more – creating a symphony of something approaching chaos.
One of the foundations of creating a community project is setting the vision for whatever project they have selected, which might be a community circular agriculture system, where all aspects of the system are addressed, from seeding the fields and raising the animals to processing, sales and establishing a distribution network. You can probably imagine how challenging it is to get an entire community to commit to a singular vision.
We all make mistakes. This is true in life generally and in negotiations. The key is to raise your awareness and get more intentional about how you negotiate. When you make a mistake, recognize it and learn from it. It’s usually easy to realize when you slip up and say something inappropriate or give away information that compromises your position. It’s trickier to spot our unconscious saboteurs.
If you want to be a better negotiator, you need to build your skills at building rapport. Even if you’re not someone who easily connects with others, no worries. It’s a learned skill. This two-part series seeks to help you uncover the secret sauce to establishing that all-important connection in your negotiations.
A significant development in the business compliance landscape is causing ripples nationwide. A preliminary temporary injunction has been issued against the enforcement of the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This delay raises questions for businesses that have been preparing for this mandatory compliance requirement, originally set to take effect soon.
Are you one of those people who can instantly connect with others? Are you able to build a sense of trust and connection with ease? If so, you’re positioned to be a highly effective negotiator. If not, don’t fret. Contrary to popular belief, rapport-building is not an elusive gift you’re either born with or destined to do without forever. Stay tuned to uncover tips and tools to help you better build rapport so you can negotiate your best life.
Discover how to keep your holidays stress-free with practical tips from the Conscious Parenting Revolution. Navigate family gatherings, set healthy boundaries, and create meaningful connections this holiday season while staying grounded in your parenting values.
