
The Hegemony Paradox: Can Power Become a Curse? Part II
Power begins as a whisper, an unshakable feeling that the world is waiting to be shaped, that history is yet unwritten, and that, perhaps, the person is the one who will leave a mark.

The Hegemony Paradox - Part I
Few literary figures embody this paradox better than Shakespeare’s Macbeth. A once-loyal nobleman, Macbeth's ambition leads him to betray King Duncan, seize the throne, and systematically eliminate those closest to him, including his ally Banquo.

The Confidence Veneer™: Why Self-Doubt Is Often a Sign of Wisdom
Imagine walking into a high-stakes meeting where one colleague speaks with unwavering confidence, asserting their perspective as an undeniable fact. Another hesitates, carefully considering multiple angles, and asking more questions.

Laid Off From Your Federal Job? Why This Might Be the Turning Point You Never Expected
Losing a job is not only about the paycheck. It’s about identity, stability, and, for many, a sense of purpose. If you’ve been laid off from a federal job recently, you’re probably feeling a mix of emotions: shock, frustration, maybe even fear. And that’s completely understandable.

Are AI Layoffs a Crisis or the Antidote to Superficial Change?
What would you do if the job that defined you suddenly disappeared? AI isn’t just a tool—it’s a mirror reflecting how quickly the ground beneath us can shift.

The New Year's "Change Mirage"
The French have a saying: "Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose." Loosely translated, it means, "The more things change, the more they stay the same." As we welcome the new year, this concept may seem a bit surprising or even a little uncomfortable. After all, the New Year is usually synonymous with reinvention—the promise of shedding old habits and emerging transformed.

When Saying ‘Yes’ Holds Everyone Back: Understanding and Avoiding the Abilene Paradox
When was the last time you said yes when you really wanted to say no? Maybe it was in a meeting at work, during a family conversation, or while organizing a community event. You didn’t want to rock the boat, so you went along with it—only to find out later that no one else really wanted it either. That’s the Abilene paradox in action—a quiet decision-making trap where we mistake silence for agreement, and everyone ends up dissatisfied.

Navigating Burnout and Depression with Joy
In a previous exploration titled “Joy is an Option,” we delved into the transformative journey of Scrooge in Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.”

Joy is a Choice (Explained Through a Victorian Novel)
An iconic Victorian novel, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, portrays life transformation through the lens of a miser businessman, Scrooge, who opted to live a judgemental, bitter life. This particular story illustrates that joy is a choice.

The ABCDE Model – A Proven Path Towards Positive Thinking
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a negative thought pattern and unable to shake it off? The ABCDE Model has been transforming lives and helping individuals cultivate a positive mindset.

Survivor to Thriver: Starting, Reconnecting and Moving Forward
Recovering from a traumatic life experience could be tough. If you are bullied, bed-bound for illness, maltreated, abused, or neglected, you may feel fragmented, confused, suspicious about your work environment, and somewhat disorderly inside.

Purposely Selecting a Positive Mindset
Can we purposely select our attitude every day? Most of us tend to let our situations pick our daily attitude on our behalf. We are in a good mood as long as we get up on time, the kids work together and get to school on time, the vehicle begins without a problem, we do not experience much traffic congestion on the way to work, the boss doesn’t yell, our workload is workable, etc.

Growing Our Inner “Happiness Gardens”
If you have found your way to this short article, it might be because there is something within you that is looking for more positivity and happiness. Who does not? Even the most positive and optimistic would feel uncertain and anxious in the unusual and challenging times that we currently live.

How To Foster Human Connection in an AI-Dominant World?
As we advance in our exploration of AI's influence on career resilience, we've delved into the terrain of unlearning, journeyed into AI-assisted creativity, and now we're poised to address a fundamental, yet often overlooked, aspect in our AI series: empathy.