PinnedRed Flags of Toxic Managers & CompaniesHow to help new college graduates identify problematic workplaces Given our obsession with wealth and power on social media, the majority of us can easily fall prey to corporate fraud. In fact, white-collar crime costs Americans $3 billion per year. And if you’re a new college grad, lacking business experience…Fraud4 min readFraud4 min read
PinnedMember-onlyNegative SEO Attacks and How to Fight ThemThe Danger of Negative SEO Attacks A hidden well-organized negative SEO (search engine optimization) campaign against you can wipe out your Internet footprint, obliterate online rankings, or cause you to be de-indexed by Google. It can do irreparable harm to your reputation and earning potential. And if these malicious actors circumvent the current laws by targeting…SEO7 min readSEO7 min read
PinnedMember-only10 Financial Tips They Never Tell Young WomenAs my daughter and her friends finished their first year working in Manhattan, it became evident that equal pay and sexual harassment are still challenges for most women. As they navigated difficult hurdles at their offices, they would ask me my thoughts on a supervisor’s actions, a co-worker’s response, or…Finance4 min readFinance4 min read
PinnedMember-onlyVisiting the Big Apple with Your FamilyNew York City is a fantastic place to bring children. We have Broadway, the Statue of Liberty, Yankee Stadium, and even the Museum of Ice Cream. In addition, America’s history is embedded in every district. For example, George Washington lived in the presidential mansion on Cherry Street during New York’s…Family Travel4 min readFamily Travel4 min read
May 27Member-onlySpotting a PsychopathIt was a bone-chilling conversation that I will never forget. The tiny hairs on my neck stood as I watched his hands fondle his whiskey glass. “So, how does a guy make you love him?” He stared at me with dilated pupils, black, unblinking, watching my throat. …Psychopath8 min readPsychopath8 min read
Mar 29The Importance of STEM EducationSTEM education refers to the integration of four subjects: science, technology, engineering and mathematics, into a cohesive, interdisciplinary and applied learning approach. This isn’t academic theory — STEM education includes the appropriate real-world application and teaching methods. As a result, students in any subject can benefit from STEM education. Why is STEM Education Important? In…Alexis Azria2 min readAlexis Azria2 min read
Mar 29The Benefits of Practicing GratitudePracticing gratitude has both physical and mental health benefits as well as offering potential benefits for our relationships. Gratitude can take the form of saying thank you for someone opening the door for us, or expressing gratitude for a family member’s recovery. Keeping a gratitude diary for two weeks produced…Alexis Azria2 min readAlexis Azria2 min read
Mar 9Member-onlyHealthy Anger vs. Narcissistic RageMost people believe that anger is inherently toxic or harmful. And that is not true. Anger is our natural reaction to something that is not right. Our bodies instinctively respond to someone trespassing on our physical, emotional, or mental boundaries. …Psychology3 min readPsychology3 min read
Feb 9Member-onlyAlexis Azria on SMART GoalsWith a defined set of goals, you can effectively improve. This is why you should have a strategy that is focused on developing and implementing your objectives that are both measurable and achievable. The following framework can help teams manage projects efficiently. The five elements of a S.M.A.R.T. goal are…Smart Goals2 min readSmart Goals2 min read
Jan 13Member-onlyAlexis Azria on How to Help Children in Your CommunitySadly, many children in America need our help . In fact, o ne in seven children , almost 10.5 million, live in poverty in the United States. Of all children who are living below the poverty line in the US, the youngest are the most at risk to go hungry…Community2 min readCommunity2 min read
