Culture Council

In the bustling world of literature, where countless voices vie for attention, one question haunts aspiring writers like a persistent melody: How do I find my unique voice? It’s the literary equivalent of a musician’s signature sound or an artist’s distinctive brushstroke. Your voice is the ineffable quality that makes …

For the last two years, I’ve been part of a team developing rock radio content to talk to listeners about human rights. The goal is to help audience members throughout the United States better understand these critically important concepts that impact both their lives and the lives of their neighbors. …

There’s no doubt that the internet has fundamentally changed the way consumers shop. In fact, Nasdaq research estimates that 95 percent of all products will be purchased via the internet by 2040. That means more and more businesses taking an e-commerce approach, and more and more competition companies will have …

We all have egos, and for people in any position of power —including business leadership roles —that’s no exception. Having an ego, as psychologist Mike Brooks wrote in Psychology Today, is “not inherently bad. We need a coherent sense of self to differentiate ourselves from others and have a sense …

Remote work offers unique advantages for creative teams building cutting-edge AI and ML products. It enables collaboration across diverse geographies, bringing together top talent from around the world to innovate without the constraints of a traditional office. This flexibility is crucial for driving the creativity and rapid iteration needed in …

On my 24th birthday, August 31, 2011, I moved to New York City with no job, no college degree, one suitcase, staying at my buddy’s apartment in Brooklyn, with a dream of living in the big city. I had started a video production company in Hilton Head and thought, “Why …

The pre-roll is often a favorite item for a cannabis smoker, and the numbers confirm its growing popularity. As a fast-growing category in the U.S., pre-rolls are boosting cannabis sales and growth across the country. With cannabis becoming more accessible and fostering a shared smoking experience, the demand for pre-rolls …

For a business leader, to empower your employees is to give them the tools, resources, support and courage they need to do their jobs well. While constant monitoring and micro-managing may have been a popular management style in years past, today’s leaders are looking for ways to weave empowerment into …

As we head further into 2024, we are seeing that living with many kinds of uncertainties, from layoffs to geopolitical instability and election year jitters, have long-lasting impacts on our work. Some of my early predictions have already come true, such as employee retention strategies being tested and employees struggling …

“What’s next for the average American?” is the million-dollar question, when we’re thinking about the future. I’d go as far as saying the answer has been underneath our noses since long before the current feelings of anxiety and hopelessness started to weigh on our population, most specifically younger generations like …