Angela Duckworth, the psychologist who wrote the book on grit (it’s literally called Grit), looks at the image of the lone, heroic striver and says grit alone is not enough – “without exception, every high performer I’ve studied credits a host of supporters for success.” Grit, it turns out, needs a group chat.
We all know we need to recover from work. The harder question is why so many of us wait until we are completely depleted before we do anything about it. Most of us have a “tell“ letting us know we’re depleted.
When we break rules, we’re remarkably talented at maintaining our self-image as good people. Psychologists call it moral disengagement; we call it having an excellent explanation. The rule was unfair. We were helping someone. Everyone else was doing it. Nobody got hurt. Or the perennial classic: At least I didn’t do what THEY did.
Crina and Kirsten explore why emotional intelligence may become the most valuable skill in the workplace.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your boss wants you back in the office because collaboration is magical…or because they miss having an audience…well, the latest research says the answer might be: yes.
Have you ever noticed that “I’m so busy” has become less of a complaint and more of a humblebrag – or a declaration of importance? Somewhere along the way, productivity stopped being something we did and became proof of who we are. We wear exhaustion like a merit badge, answer emails at 10 p.m. like we’re saving lives, and somehow even our hobbies have become opportunities to optimize.
This isn’t about hustling harder or becoming a LinkedIn goblin. It’s about using the generous, invisible network women already build for each other — and making it more intentional. Is there an introduction you have been meaning to make? Do it. Forward the resume. Say the name in the room. Become the weak tie to the opportunity for another woman, and then become her intentional sponsor.
Have you ever walked out of a conversation and thought, “Why didn’t I say that?” Welcome to Whether you’re dealing with a chronic interrupter, an endless complainer, or the colleague who appears in your doorway just as you’re trying to focus, difficult interactions can leave us feeling frustrated, drained, and replaying conversations long after they’ve ended.
Age bias affects people across the entire career span. For women, this bias is compounded by gender, creating what researchers call “gendered ageism,” a double bind where there is effectively no “right” age to be a professional woman.
Congratulations, job seekers, new workers and soon-to-be-graduates—and also, buckle up – it is a bumpy ride. That’s the vibe of early career life right now: a job market that’s technically fine (about 4% unemployment), but feels… not fine. Entry-level hiring is down, applications disappear into AI black holes, and even strong candidates are ghosted by bots. It’s less “climb the ladder” and more “wander the maze and hope someone opens a door.”