AIM Leadership

Self-Care and COVID-19 Self-Care Are Different  Last week, I was rubbed raw and pushed over the edge. I screamed, indulged on sugar, and wanted to pull my hair out. Somewhat consciously, I flushed my identity down the toilet. So much for being resourceful, resilient, skilled, and less stressed. I also…
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Most companies don’t hesitate to invest in new technologies. There’s an assumption that if you want to keep up with the pack, you need to invest in the latest hardware, the best software, and the top talent to run these machines. But even in an age of automation,…
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2020 promises to be a bumpy year. The market is increasingly precarious, a U.S. election is on the horizon, and the impact of AI continues to restructure how we work and in what types of roles. Sometimes, uncertainty is a gateway to innovation and productive change. But high…
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Every November, a dear friend puts an automatic response on all incoming email messages that reads, “This is our busy season. I will not be responding to email until February.” Her message reflects her years of experience in retail. Over 60% of her revenue comes in a six…
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Look around, and you’ll notice that parents will do almost anything for their kids (sometimes even to their detriment). I’ve encountered individuals going close to bankrupt to buy their kids the best possible education. Sometimes this means moving to an expensive neighborhood to take advantage of highly ranked…
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Feeling overwhelmed at times feels like the new normal. With so many things coming at us, we have to be a master to filter, focus, and find peace. Although feelings of overwhelm may not be as serious as anxiety, stress, or depression, overwhelm does impact us. It compromises…
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Fall is one of my favorite seasons, but it can also be a time of increased stress. After all, it is a time to reassess annual goals, take stock of your budget, and, if you have children, help them adapt to new classes, schedules, and teachers.
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Progress for women in traditional workplaces has been slower than many of us would like. Could how women approach work, specifically how they accept traditional, masculine models of interactions, be part of the problem?   To be clear, the news about women in business isn’t entirely bad.
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