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The rumors are true: In-person events are back, and in a big way, according to American Express’s  2023 Global Meetings and Events Forecast . Not only are 90% of meetings in North American companies expected to have an in-person component this year, but 63% of North American respondents expect attendee numbers to return to 2019 levels in the next year or two. Sixty-five percent of the companies surveyed anticipate increases in meeting spending in 2023, with 10% saying the increase will be more than 11%. However, two-plus years of being virtual means we’re now looking at the next generation of events. It’s more than simply getting people together and allowing them to network , all while creating a memorable or enjoyable experience—the approach is different, as are the event planning tips companies used to rely on. The same is true for the structure, format and even length—among a host of other elements—which presents a unique opportunity for leaders to establish a legacy for their...

Have you ever heard a variation of the quote, “Find a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”? Some attribute it to Confucius or Mark Twain, while I first heard a similar sentiment expressed by Chicago entrepreneur Larry Levy. While you may aspire to pursue your dream job , how exactly do you turn what lights a fire in your belly into a solid career with salary and benefits? Here are a few tips on how to marry your passion and purpose. How to find a job you love Question what you’re pursuing Today, Neil Stanglein serves as the international director of development for Delta Zeta Sorority. But he didn’t always imagine having that career. Since the sixth grade, he knew that he wanted to be a television reporter or news anchor. He attended the University of Missouri-Columbia’s (Mizzou) School of Journalism and majored in radio/television. Throughout college, Stanglein helped plan some of the university’s signature events, including homecoming and Greek Week,...

There are lots of things you can do if you want to live a long and healthy life. Eat healthy. Exercise regularly. Avoid cigarettes and drinking heavily. And? Make sure you spend time with your friends and loved ones. According to the Harvard Study of Adult Development —the longest-running study there is on human happiness—having strong relationships makes you both happier and healthier. Harvard Study of Adult Development The Harvard Study of Adult Development began in 1938. Back then, it was actually two separate studies of human development. One started at Student Health Services, with 268 Harvard sophomores—roughly 19 years old, all men—who were selected for observation of “normal” young adult development and the transition from adolescence to young adulthood. “It was basically a study of thriving—of what goes right in development,” explains Robert Waldinger, M.D., the study’s current director and the co-author of The Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study ...

We started off slow, in the church parking lot. From there, we graduated to an elementary school, then a community college and, finally, the open road. Yes, I am giving my 16-year-old daughter driving lessons. She’s doing fine; good, even; great, really. It’s me who’s struggling. It’s not that she’s terrifying me; it’s that she’s not doing anything to terrify me at all, ever, and yet I’m jammed with fear and anxiety anyway. I expect her to be herky-jerky on the brakes and put me halfway through the windshield. When I think she should slow down, I mash my right foot into the floorboard, and my right hand just about rips the grab handle off the car ceiling as I tell her as gently as I can, “Brake, BRA-ke, BRAKE BEFORE WE ALL DIE, BRAKE!” She has never come close to running a red, never come close to rear-ending a car, never done anything remotely justifying my reaction. Every single time, she stops early and gently, and yet I kept flipping out anyway. “I am braking,” she finally said,...

Saving money on car insurance can be a double-edged sword. You need to maintain enough coverage to ensure you’re fully protected if you’re in an accident. At the same time, you don’t want to spend more than necessary. Many people buy car insurance once and don’t think about it again unless they’re in an accident. But it’s a good idea to review your policy to ensure you have the best car insurance and check for a better price every six to 12 months, depending on when your policy renews. It can be a great way to ensure you’re not paying for coverage you don’t need. There’s no guarantee that you’ll save hundreds of dollars by switching companies, but there are some things you can do to save money on car insurance. Factors that determine car insurance rates Almost every state requires drivers to maintain a certain type and amount of coverage so that people have some financial protection after an accident. Carrying more insurance than your state’s minimum requirements is generally reco...

For decades, even centuries, women have suffered in silence during what may be the most successful years of their careers, enduring symptoms such as hot flashes, brain fog and mood swings. These symptoms were minimized, misunderstood, unnoticed and unacknowledged. But as older millennials hit perimenopause and menopause, that’s set to change. The topic of menopause is starting to enter the conversation, and workplace leadership is taking notice, as they should: Around 15 million women are working full-time in the U.S. between the ages of 45-60, roughly the average age range for menopause, according to a Mayo Clinic survey . “The average age of menopause is 51 years and symptoms become prevalent up to 10 years prior to onset,” according to Catherine Hansen, MD, OB-GYN and telehealth MD at Pandia Health. “Midlife women over 40 are one of the fastest growing segments of the population. There are over 6,000 women entering menopause in the U.S. daily.” In one study published in the Inter...

Let’s start by saying a couple of things self-care is not. A self-care routine isn’t: An excuse to continually be unhealthy. A cheat day once in a while is fine (encouraged even, because: balance), but you can’t use “self-care” to justify poor habits. Spending excess money on yourself that you don’t have. Debt has never done a body good. #TreatYoSelfResponsibly Selfish. Maybe we should repeat that last one, because we want it to sink in. Self-care isn’t selfish, nor is it a waste of time. The world spins deceivingly fast; if you don’t step aside and check in with yourself every now and again, you might wake up to find that you’re standing in a very different place than where you intended. (Cue those drives home when you look up and realize you don’t remember passing through the last three stoplights.) Worthwhile self-care requires a two-pronged approach: assessing your mental, emotional and physical health ( on a scale of one to 10, how am I doing? ) and selecting an activity ...

College graduation is exciting and stressful as you look for a job and start work in your chosen field. Not only are you trying to get the hang of working full-time, but you may also be trying to rent your first apartment, pay bills and handle all of your new financial responsibilities. That’s why it’s important to read financial advice tailored to new graduates. After all, learning how to manage your finances before money mistakes happen can help you avoid easy-to-make slip-ups like dings to your credit score or an overdrawn bank account.  If you just traded in your cap and gown for your first taste of real adulting, managing your finances might feel like an overwhelming task. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be. Whether you graduated debt-free or with a mountain of student loans, designing a plan to eliminate debt and prevent overspending while proactively stashing away money for the future will help you avoid the financial fatigue and stress that plague many working adults...

The bustling streets of Mexico City are rife with exquisite architecture, lush greenery, world-renowned culinary offerings and rich history—and, recently, a new influx of digital nomads . In addition to locals and ever-present tourists, remote workers have descended upon the city, taking advantage of Mexico’s relaxed immigration requirements and a location-agnostic employment landscape that was redefined by the COVID-19 pandemic. And it’s not just Mexico City. Since the pandemic, the digital nomad movement has exploded. Forced remote work allowed individuals to adopt location-independent work indefinitely. Many have transitioned that adaptation into a lifestyle in places like Portugal and Costa Rica. “I always believed that nomadism was going to become mainstream one day,” says Mita Carriman, a six-year digital nomad and founder and CEO of digital nomad travel club Adventurely. “I just didn’t expect it was going to happen in the way that it unfolded.” The digital nomad boom Since...

David Begnaud is the lead national correspondent for CBS Mornings and has been with the network since 2015. His coverage of Hurricane Maria in 2017 earned him the prestigious George Polk Award for public service. Diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at the age of 6, Begnaud has raised public awareness about the nervous system condition, speaking openly about his own experiences with the symptoms and the subsequent bullying he experienced as a child. Today, Begnaud hopes that opening up about his own journey with Tourette’s will help lead to greater tolerance and understanding. My approach to success is… finding what it is that sets my soul on fire. Then, getting about the business of doing it , all the while saying yes to that which interests me and no to that which I don’t feel is right for me. I never thought I could… work for a national news network, which was my dream since the age of 6. It all changed for me when… I came out, stated I was gay, and then later that I had Tour...

Even after three “snoozes” and more than your normal dose of coffee this morning, you’re still drowsy. You’re feeling crabby, rundown, exhausted, and you can’t shake the yawns. Why are you so tired? You probably didn’t go to sleep fast for the best sleep ever last night—and you’re not alone. One-third of U.S. adults report that they usually get less than the recommended 7-9 hours per night, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Insufficient sleep is a health epidemic, and one that can have negative effects on your overall health and work performance. In fact, sleeplessness is linked to everything from car crashes and industrial accidents to “chronic diseases and conditions—such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity and depression,” according to the CDC. Getting a good night’s sleep is just a dream for a lot of people—and it takes more than counting sheep to not only drift off, but to stay asleep. There’s certainly no lack of tips and hacks for how ...