I recently returned from co-leading our Essential Skills for New Managers program at Poynter, where we emphasize a simple truth: Leadership is not a technical skill. It’s a human one. As I reflect on ...

You know how to soothe a friend after a long day, talk a child through a meltdown, or forgive a partner who forgot to switch the laundry. But when your own plans slip or your energy dips, the voice in ...

"Lend yourself to others, but give yourself to yourself." ~ Michel de Montaigne "How are you?" I was meeting a friend whom I see not nearly as often as I'd like, so we had a lot to catch up on. "The ...

There are times in life that call for you to give a good pep talk. Maybe your partner just lost their job. Maybe your kid has back-to-school jitters. Or maybe you're at karaoke and nervous about your ...