For this week, Susan revisits one of her favorite episodes from 2024, with some additional insights and context here in the blog below. The compliance officer is one of the most important positions ...

Being in a professional environment doesn't mean you have to over-give. Be direct, but tactful when saying no. In this era of hustle and grind, it's easy to do too much professionally to stand out ...

A new book by career consultant Nir Bashan offers simple strategies to help us focus on creativity to succeed in our jobs, ...

Current city council representative Andrew Faulkner, is running unopposed for his seat at this year’s city council elections. Andrew Faulkner, R-Ward 6, first wanted to join the City Council to help ...

Workplaces need people who are willing to speak up. The key is to do it in a way that positions you as a problem-solver, not just a critic. A senior analyst at a financial firm once shared that she ...

These days, everyone seems to have an opinion about A.I. companions. Last year, I found myself joining the debate, publishing a paper—co-written with two fellow psychology professors and a philosopher ...

Creative problem-solving can be an exhilarating experience. You get a triple benefit: the euphoric 'aha' moment of solving a puzzle, the pride of accomplishing a goal, and the deeper self-discovery of ...

Democrat Julie Stauch says she's running "for all Iowans" in her campaign for governor. Stauch said she would be a problem-solver as governor, focusing her campaign on boosting public schools, clean ...