Handling election emotions in the workplace – Mary T. O’Sullivan

A woman pointing to the ceiling with paper stars hanging from it.

By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “You likely have a divided workplace when it comes to political opinions, which is heightened and maybe even exposed during the political season,” – Stephen Paskoff, CEO Employment Learning Innovations From optimism and pride to disappointment, disillusionment, and even fear, employees must now “contemplate what the election results mean for their…

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It’s your job to take care of you, and your family. Our vote is on YOU.

Grandpa and grandson walking hand-in-hand.

The day after. After a contentious national election and many local races that leave so many people in emotional distress – one way or the other. Regardless if your mayoral candidate lost, your favorite question didn’t get passed, or the president’s office goes to someone you have opposed publicly or privately for months, it is…

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When women use their power – Mary T. O’Sullivan

Woman's hands clasped on table.

by Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, business leadership “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn’t be that women are the exception.”— Ruth Bader Ginsburg Women in the United States have been experiencing the glass ceiling since the mid 1800s. Awareness to bias against women began with Abigail Adams, the First Lady,…

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Election anxiety could be ruining family relationships – forever

Silhouette couple sharing umbrella on beach.

As the 2024 presidential election heats up, families across the U.S. are experiencing heightened levels of stress. A new survey from Secret Nature reveals that election anxiety is doing more than just causing personal discomfort—it’s straining family relationships in profound ways. Experts warn that without proper management, this stress could have lasting impacts on relationships, even after…

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Jack’s Angle: No epiphany from Trump – John J. “Jack” Partridge

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by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary (Commentary written prior to Donald Trump’s appearance at the Black Journalists event- stay tuned as Jack follows the US Presidential election and other important issues with personal commentary) Give a candidate a free half hour on national television and signal it was to be a message of…

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Historic times as President Biden “stands down”

President Biden and Vice President Harris.

A party’s presumptive nominee for President has never dropped out so close to the election. But, on Sunday, July 21st, history was made when in the early afternoon, a letter from President Biden was posted on his social media doing just that. With that, and noticably no mention of VP Kamala Harris being recommended or…

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