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Handling Challenging Situations and Challenging People

By Dorice Horenstein

“Dorice, how can we handle challenging situations, and challenging people?” Who does not want to know the answer to this question -- NO ONE. That was a question I was asked as I led a group of 14 leaders from Hewlett-Packard. More than 900 participants from HP chose to engage in the very first Positive Intelligence training cohort...

Navigating the Financial Labyrinth of Divorce

By Barbara Provost

Divorce can be an emotionally debilitating for a woman. As she struggles with such a major change in her life, it may soon become clear that her financial future is yet another realm of this transition. While she realizes that the choices, she makes may be life altering for herself and her family, she also may be confronted by the reality that...

Should You Be Considering a Special Needs Trust?

By Bryan Pritchard Parents of a child with special needs know that when it comes to their day-to-day activities, nothing comes easy. Caring for a child with a disability can add complexity to even the most simplistic everyday tasks that are often taken for granted. Tasks such as feeding, grooming, toileting and bedtime routines can be extremely...

Aging Myths: Five Common Misperceptions You May Have Thought Were True

By Barbara Micheletti

We've all heard the phrase, "perception is reality." Nowhere does this hold more true than for some people's perceptions of aging, what it means to grow "old" and how older age affects them. This is true even for some adults who buy into their own ageism. With the invention of the Internet and the rise of social media, perceptions or "myths"...

Nonprofit Leaders Apply Here

By Sue Kuraja

Job description: Must be willing to work in a state of ambiguity at all times. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, a great communicator with clear goals and objectives. This person must have stellar organization skills and is willing to dedicate 6-12 hours per month to the job at minimum. We are looking for a...