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Can Robin Williams’ Son Help Other Families Heal Addiction and Depression?

Zak Pym Williams, son of comedian and actor Robin Williams, had seen how mental health challenges had affected his family, and he wanted to break the cycle.

Cybersecurity Needs to Be Part of Your Product’s Design from the Start

Adopt a mindset of “proactive resilience.”

Employees Are Losing Patience with Change Initiatives

A Gartner survey found that employees’ willingness to support enterprise change fell from 74% in 2016 to just 43% in 2022.

A Marketing Professor and a Matchmaker Talk Personal Branding

Personal brand, Personal growth and transformation, authenticity, Persuasion

How Midsize Companies Can Use Uncertainty to Their Advantage

Protect your culture — and your talent.

Face-to-Face Time with Your Employees Still Matters

Four strategies to help leaders get creative about maintaining their visibility — without resorting to a “butts-in-seats” approach.

Leaders, Sharing Your Own Mental Health Story Can Help You Become a Better Ally

Role modeling vulnerability shows that it’s possible to achieve professional success while navigating mental health challenges.

How Do I Define My New Role to Set Myself Up for Success?

A leader must learn how to reframe past experiences that may be holding her back, as she designs her new role.

How to Apologize to a Customer When Something Goes Wrong

A thoughtful message can make the difference between a lost customer and a loyal one.

How Investing in DEI Helps Companies Become More Adaptable

A survey of 79 firms found that inclusion and adaptability are closely linked.