THE LEADING LIGHT

If you’re unsure whether, when, or how to disclose an arrest or conviction during your job search, you’re not alone. This guide explains what belongs on a resume, how to handle interviews, and the right timing for disclosure with clarity and confidence.

Every business leader understands infrastructure matters, but there's a crisis hiding in plain sight. Inadequate care infrastructure is quietly draining millions of qualified workers from the economy, creating workforce gaps that recruitment alone can't solve. It's time to reframe care as essential economic infrastructure and recognize the competitive advantage awaiting companies that address it strategically.

Negotiation is not about confidence alone. It is about knowing your alternatives and understanding your risk. This article breaks down BATNA and WATNA in practical terms and shows how using both can transform salary negotiations, career decisions, and professional leverage.

Most professionals don't lack ambition; they lack clarity about their value. Market value isn't just a number on your paycheck; it's a multidimensional reality that exists both within and outside your organization. Understanding the gap between internal and external value is the key to making informed career decisions, negotiating effectively, and building long-term sustainability. This article explains how to assess your true market value and use it to guide strategic decisi

If the 2026 job market feels different, you’re not imagining it. These insights explain what’s shifting beneath the surface and how to navigate it thoughtfully.

The best way to navigate diverse holiday celebrations at work is to practice cultural intelligence. This includes avoiding assumptions about shared traditions, choosing inclusive event themes, offering diverse food options, making participation optional, communicating with awareness, and recognizing that not everyone experiences the season the same way. These steps create a respectful and inclusive environment for all employees.

We’re living in a workplace era where AI can feel like both a partner and a threat. Skill Displacement Anxiety is rising among leaders and employees who wonder whether their skills still matter. In this article, I break down why this happens, how to recognize it, and what you can do to reclaim clarity, confidence, and purpose in an AI-driven world.

Learn five powerful career lessons from veterans, from adaptability to leadership, and how to apply them in today’s workplace.