Tag Archives: ‘I

‘I can hear their breathing’: Why Gen Z doesn’t say ‘hello’ when answering the phone

September 19, 2025 ‘I can hear their breathing’: Why Gen Z doesn’t say ‘hello’ when answering the phone There’s an explanation behind the perceived lack of phone etiquette.

‘I am very motivated by frustration’: A Yale creativity expert on how to turn your ideas into action

Motivation

July 05, 2025 ‘I am very motivated by frustration’: A Yale creativity expert on how to turn your ideas into action Scientist Zorana Ivcevic Pringle has studied creativity for decades. Here’s her best advice for tapping into a creative mindset. When scientist Zorana Ivcevic Pringle first started out in academia as an undergraduate student, she … Continue reading ‘I am very motivated by frustration’: A Yale creativity expert on how to turn your ideas into action →

‘I always have a vague, abstract idea of things that I want to do’: Peter Berg on how staying busy fuels his creativity

Design

February 18, 2025 ‘I always have a vague, abstract idea of things that I want to do’: Peter Berg on how staying busy fuels his creativity Peter Berg doesn’t need to do Super Bowl commercials. Yet the award-winning director helmed two ads during this year’s big game. First, was a fun NFL spot advocating for varsity … Continue reading ‘I always have a vague, abstract idea of things that I want to do’: Peter Berg on how staying busy fuels his creativity →

What’s wrong with saying ‘I hope you are well’ in work emails

Email Tools

January 28, 2025 What’s wrong with saying ‘I hope you are well’ in work emails Here’s how to start your messages instead. BY Judith Humphrey How often do our workplace communications open with “I hope you are well” or “I trust you are doing fine”? These “wellness checks” reflect the fact that everybody has become … Continue reading What’s wrong with saying ‘I hope you are well’ in work emails →

‘I had to become a morning person’: Shea McGee on how she carves out space for creative thinking

Productivity Tools

On the day I talk to Shea McGee, we cover a lot of ground: her love of Moleskine notebooks, the new Martha documentary on Netflix, and her approach to collaboration. She’s at home, where she says she’s most focused and creative, and she’s quick to admit that her design business came as a total surprise … Continue reading ‘I had to become a morning person’: Shea McGee on how she carves out space for creative thinking →

Don’t see the ‘I’ in change? Look Again

Change Management

May 24, 2024 Don’t see the ‘I’ in change? Look Again Four principles can help your leaders transform the company. BY Elaine Mak I have witnessed the impact that a fully embedded, values-driven culture has on company performance. After two years of advancing performance and building culture at Valimail, the metrics were clear: By aggressively and … Continue reading Don’t see the ‘I’ in change? Look Again →

‘I felt like I had checked every box’: Nextdoor CEO Sarah Friar’s career advice for someone who has been passed over for promotion

Corporate Appointments

By Sarah Friar October 06, 2023 My greatest mistake was thinking success looked like a specific thing. For me, that was making partner at Goldman Sachs. When I didn’t, it set me free. I’m going to go back to the moment when things shifted for me. One morning in 2011—after 11 years on the partner … Continue reading ‘I felt like I had checked every box’: Nextdoor CEO Sarah Friar’s career advice for someone who has been passed over for promotion →

Why ‘I don’t know’ can be the smartest answer

Creativity

By Stephanie Vozza February 17, 2023 Ignorance may be bliss, but saying “I don’t know” out loud is often hard to do. It can be especially difficult if you’re in a position of leadership and your team comes to you for answers. However, saying “I don’t know” can actually be empowering if you reframe the … Continue reading Why ‘I don’t know’ can be the smartest answer →