Image by LinkedIn Sales Solutions Nobody sets out to become that boss. You know the one. The reason people cry in parking lots, refresh job listings on lunch breaks, or trade horror stories over dinner with friends. And yet, even well-meaning leaders can veer off course, especially when the ego gets a seat at the leadership table. Ego doesn’t always look like yelling or slamming doors. It’s often subtler: the unreturned emails, the decisions made in a vacuum, the performative praise. And while these habits may feel justified or even strategic in the moment, they quietly unravel the very thing…
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The amazing support I had for my journey towards motherhood was atypical, and for that, I’m both grateful and wish . I conceived after over four years of battling infertility. If you aren’t familiar with fertility treatments, we’re talking countless hours, thousands of dollars, and many, many heartbreaks. The biggest heartbreak of all was the realization that even though I was incredibly fortunate, my journey to the birth of my twin girls would’ve been drastically different, maybe even impossible if it weren’t for Cisco. I suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which typically complicates one’s ability to conceive. My husband also…
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A few days before our quarterly all-hands, we realized we had a problem.
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Kirk Bondad/Instagram via Ria Corocoto Eagle-eyed pageant observers were quick to notice that Kirk Bondad was not among his fellow Mister Pilipinas Worldwide 2025 winners who attended the recent Miss Universe Philippines 2025 final competition. And among the interesting reasons some netizens came up with was that he was with another popular personality who was also inconspicuously missing at the event held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on May 2 — Miss Universe Organization CEO Anne Jakrajutatip. Article continues after this advertisement The two were spotted at the Miss Universe Philippines 2025 Charity Gala event held…
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Community Plate seeks to bring people together over shared potluck suppers of classic casseroles. Marsden Shetterly/for NPR hide caption toggle caption Marsden Shetterly/for NPR Back in 2023, Karl Schatz and Margaret Hathaway, a husband and wife team, had recently published two volumes of the Maine Community Cookbook when they heard that the U.S. surgeon general, Vivek Murthy, had declared an epidemic of loneliness. Murthy wrote, “It is associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, depression, anxiety, and premature death.” Loneliness is as risky as smoking 15 cigarettes a day or never exercising, he elaborated. Hathaway and Schatz’s…
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When my friend opened his café, he was all about convenience. He wanted online menus, quick payment links, and an easy way for customers to follow his social media all through QR codes. So, he did what any small business owner would do: Googled a free QR code generator, made a few codes, and printed them on everything.
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Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) reported fiscal second-quarter 2025 results on Wednesday. The company reported quarterly revenue growth of 7% year-on-year to $23.62 billion, beating the analyst consensus of $23.14 billion driven by its Entertainment and Experiences businesses. Adjusted EPS of $1.45 beat the analyst consensus of $1.20. The stock price gained after the earnings were released. Disney ended the quarter with 180.7 million Disney+ Core and Hulu subscriptions, up by 2.5 million over the prior quarter. The company reported 126.0 million Disney+ Core paid subscribers, an increase of 1.4 million over the preceding quarter. Also Read: Disney Marvel’s Thunderbolts Opens To $162 Million Globally According…
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Sharing a roundup of the books I’ve been reading lately and if I recommend adding them to your collection. Hi friends! How was the weekend? We spent it in Phoenix for Liv’s dance competition. Her team did an amazing job, we enjoyed a family brunch, and I snuck away for a Lagree class – wins all around. For today’s post, I wanted to share a little recap of the books I’ve read lately. After a little bit of a drought, I’ve made way more time for reading recently. (I’ve also been slacking a little bit on Spanish studying and IHP…
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Image by Lukas Rotisserie chickens have become the unofficial dinner solution for busy families everywhere. Hot, ready-to-eat, and temptingly priced, they seem like a no-brainer when you’re low on time or energy. But while they might look like a wholesome, affordable alternative to takeout, the truth simmering under those heat lamps isn’t always so savory. What’s really in that golden, juicy chicken? And how long has it been turning under the lights? Here are 10 truths about rotisserie chickens that might make you think twice before tossing one into your cart. 1. That Golden Color Isn’t Just Roasted Skin That…
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While the 2025 NFL Draft acts as a welcoming to the NFL of the next rookie class, it also signals an incoming doom for some veterans. After the draft, there are a number of veterans who should be feeling some heat after seeing their teams take younger players at their position. These veterans could see their playing time diminished in the 2025 season, and eventually lose their job altogether. Whether it be due to decline in play or a new coaching staff, these guys might be on the hot seat entering 2025. Christian Watson, WR, Green Bay Packers Watson is…