Curated Shares

• What do Americans consider immoral, and how do we compare with the rest of the world? Pew Research has new data. I found it interesting how many people considered some topics not in the realm of morality at all. How about you?

• Here’s Thomas Oppong’s POV on how to morph your career skills now to thrive with AI as your co-worker. Solid advice!

• This is something that I cannot stop thinking about: identity burnout vs. the definition of “career burnout” we’re all familiar with. Thanks to Dr. Raghu Krishnamoorthy for labeling this. Have you experienced this phenomenon?

• And on a related note, “Recovery depends on containment. The nervous system restores itself most reliably when attention can complete cycles rather than remain open-ended.” Here’s a friend link to more on truly resting for recovery from Dr. Michael Hunter.

• Are you familiar with the micro-shifting work trend? While freelancers have been doing it for years, it’s catching on for roles that were traditionally 9-5, too.

• Kalina Silverman suggests you skip the small talk and channel your inner child with curiosity that yields better conversations. I think she’s onto something!

• Do you think you know GenZ? That’s a trick question ‘cause there’s no clear profile according to brand strategy expert Rob Engelsman for Fast Company.

Heroes Without Capes: Bernice Sandler

Today we know her as “The Godmother Title IX.” But in the early 1960’s, Bernice Sandler was a highly qualified woman with multiple degrees who could not land a job. Employers kept pigeon-holing her as “a housewife who went back to school.” When she asked for feedback to get around that, she was told that she came on too strong “for a woman.”

Instead of diminishing herself, Bernice began researching the laws around sex-based discrimination and found a spearhead for driving changes in them. She fought for years and, in 1972, was instrumental in getting Title IX passed into law.

“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

Thank you, Bernice, for your persistence to create changes that made it possible for women to be treated more equitably in the workplace.

Let’s celebrate one of the true heroes who made it possible for so many of us to succeed in business.

Do Good Spotlight: American Bird Conservatory

Habitat loss is the single largest threat to birds. For 30 years, the American Bird Conservancy has been championing the bird conservation movement throughout the Americas. They innovate and build advancements in science to halt extinctions, protect habitats, eliminate threats, and build capacity for bird conservation. Check them out: American Bird Conservatory.

⏳Until Next Time…

As spring progresses, be sure to make a mental note of how good the sunshine feels. Then, recall that feeling when times get tough. Even when challenged, we’re moving forward. 

Niki