I recently watched a video that struck a chord with me. It was about something we all do but rarely think about: introducing people to each other professionally. The speaker, Advice with Erin, highlighted a common mistake many of us make without realizing it. Have you ever had someone share your contact information without asking…
I recently overheard a conversation that perfectly captures a toxic workplace mentality many of us have either witnessed or participated in. One employee mentioned pushing a meeting because they were taking PTO, only to be met with passive-aggressive comments about how they “always” take vacation time. The other employee then proudly proclaimed not taking time…
We’ve all been there. A colleague sighs dramatically, mentions their four hours of sleep, and details their packed schedule with a strange mix of complaint and pride. While they appear to be sharing their struggles, there’s something else happening beneath the surface – stress bragging. I recently watched a fascinating exchange that perfectly captured this…
We’ve all been there—sitting across from an interviewer who’s just spotted that glaring gap in our employment history. Their eyes narrow slightly as they ask the dreaded question: “Can you tell me about this period when you weren’t working?” I recently watched a video where Advice with Erin tackled this common interview challenge, and her…
Celebrating 30 Years of Sobriety as a Narconon Graduate People using drugs are not being themselves, they’re not being who they really are—they don’t want to be addicts. The Narconon program works. It’s not about managing addiction; it’s about ending it. The New Life Detox and the training drills are powerful life-saving tools for long-term…
Retirement, interrupted: Why those over 55 are a fast-growing segment of the workforce Joan Madden-Ceballos, a 65-year-old health care administrator, has a working life in California many would envy. Her work is flexible, fulfilling, and something she enjoys going back to day after day. “I’m a baby boomer, so work is sort of ingrained in…
5 ways small business owners can reduce taxes in 2025 If you wait until tax season to think about taxes, you are already behind. The number one mistake Ramp sees small business owners make when it comes to taxes is failing to plan. Most small business owners treat taxes as a once-a-year obligation. They meet…
Roots and Recovery: A Southern Story of Strength I was raising an 8-year-old son and a 2½ year old daughter, and was also going to school. However, with the drug use, I could not do a good job with any of those, and I realized that I needed to get help. A friend of mine,…
