Why do you work? When and how did you learn about the concept of work? I don’t think most people ponder on these questions. Maybe I’m a bit weird, but I do. These questions were the dominant thoughts which led[...]
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How to Identify Your Child’s Strengths
There’s an often-quoted verse from the book of Proverbs that you’ve likely heard. “Train up a child in the way they should go, and when they are old they will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) It’s a verse packed[...]
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Your Natural Abilities: What the Research Reveals and How They are Measured
Ever wonder why some things seem to come so easily to you, but not to others … or the other way around? The short answer is: Everyone has a unique pattern of innate abilities which influence just about every aspect[...]
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Gen Z: Who They Are, What They Want for the Future and How Times Have Changed
“Kids these days.” It’s an expression heard generation after generation, with older groups often mystified by the up-and-comers; their technology, culture and vision for the future often foreign, and perhaps even threatening. But, like every other generation, there’s so much[...]
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Launch—or Refine—Your Early Career with the Highlands Ability Battery
You’ve put in the hard work. Studied. Contributed to group projects. Written countless essays. And now it’s time to reap the rewards as you launch your career. It’s an exciting time—or so it would seem. In reality, many young adults,[...]
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How Perfectionistic Leaders Can Prevent Burnout
Being a leader in today's world is challenging at the best of times. Uncertainty, quiet resignation, wellness, and diversity & inclusion issues are all top of mind. Yet, for the perfectionistic leader, there are further challenges. Let's start by looking[...]
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The 7 Biggest Myths about Heading off to College
As high school graduation looms closer, you’ve made the decision to attend college. It’s the first of many important decisions you’ll make over the next few years—and beyond. What will you study? Where will you attend? Are you more likely[...]
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The Measure of Meaning
Any American who’s traveled outside the U. S. borders quickly discovers that the rest of the world measures things much differently than we do. To those accustomed to miles, pounds, and teaspoons, the global standard of meters, kilograms and liters[...]
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Find Your Footing: Maintain Confidence in a Time of Layoffs
It’s no secret the job market is in flux. Oracle, Asurion and Invitae are among the long list of companies whose announcements of layoffs have made headlines recently. Giants Ford and Walmart made the list as well. Layoffs are happening at[...]
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