Many Americans had great hope for a different outcome of the most recent Presidential election. We hoped the country was ready to elect a Black woman and move us one step farther from our racist and …
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Reflections on Integrity: It’s Not What You Think
Integrity is not about morality, good and bad, right or wrong. This profound insight emerged during the Integrity Seminar I participated in at Landmark Worldwide, an organization dedicated to personal …
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Helping Upjourney Readers Write an Apology Letter
Having contributed to prior Upjourney articles on apologies and letting go, I was later asked how to write an apology letter to a friend. This is my response. Consider a Phone Call Although I …
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How to Ruin a Business in 13 Months or Less
DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of how missteps can ruin businesses quickly. It is not legal advice. If you have concerns about your business strategy or activities, please make an …
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How to Keep Apartment Building Disputes Out of Court
As a New York employment attorney and global workplace mediator, I’ve seen firsthand how conflicts can escalate and disrupt lives. I have also been a plaintiff in an employment lawsuit, and until …
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Why Equity is Such a Difficult Concept
DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of workplace. It is not legal advice. If you require legal counsel, please make an appointment to discuss your unique circumstances with an experienced …
The Hidden Value of Leadership Experience: A Call to Serve
In my work as an employment attorney and mediator, employees frequently ask me how important leadership experience is before they seek promotion to management. To many, it seems a management title and …
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Leading Through Traumatic Experiences with Empathy and Resilience
Traumatic experiences never really leave us. They become part of us and influence our responses to situations that remind us of them. Initially, this happens largely without our consent. Over time, …
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Everyone Has a 9/11 Story; This Is Mine
Twenty-three years later, it still hurts to remember 9/11, but my sadness is minor compared to the families who lost loved ones, two of which I have served as an attorney. I will never forget. Having …
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The Power of Collaboration: Enhancing Client Outcomes
When many people think of licensed professionals, they imagine solo practitioners working in isolation, not collaboration among multiple lawyers across different boutique firms with varying …
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