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If November had a headline, it would be: “Flu Season Meets Holiday Season — Please Boost Immunity and Morale.” Social connections can enhance immunity, while encouragement adds an extra boost for well-being. While half the office is sipping ginger tea, comparing vitamin C brands, and pretending they’re “fine,” there’s one type of immunity we often forget to talk about: social immunity  — the kind we get from feeling supported, connected, and encouraged. Yes, it’s real. And yes, science backs...

It’s a chilly November Black Friday morning. Your inbox is full, the ecommerce website you've been following for a few hours is down again, the year-end reports are lurking, and someone has just scheduled a meeting titled “Quick Sync – 45 minutes.” Welcome to modern leadership. Navigating leadership with a touch of humor: "I'm not bossy, I just have better ideas." 🐤 Between deadlines, strategy decks, and the occasional identity crisis of “am I leading or just surviving?” , it’s easy to...

Negotiating Like a Pro — Beyond the Boardroom This month, let’s redefine negotiation . It’s not just about salary reviews or deal terms — it’s also about knowing what not to say yes to. Here’s the November checklist for your Negotiator Era : 1. Negotiate your time like it’s a premium asset. Because it is. If you wouldn’t give away company funds without a plan, don’t give away your hours without purpose. 2. Set “focus boundaries.” You don’t need to join every task force. “Sounds amazing,...