The phrase that Nigerian militant group Boko Haram had been "technically defeated" is ringing increasingly hollow. Seven months into his first term in 2015 President Muhammadu Buhari coined the term, but the group and its offshoots have never gone away. The military has managed to retake territory and dislodged the fighters from some of their hideouts. But a recent spike in deadly violence, focused in the north-east, where the Islamist group began its insurgency in 2009, has led many to ask what is at the root of the authorities' failure. Already this year there have been nearly 100 attacks, according…

Before the global pandemic, many workplaces embodied a hyper-driven culture of "go-go-go," with leaders often prioritizing growth, innovation, and competitiveness above all else. Since Covid-19, numerous executives reset priorities and adjusted their viewpoints to emerge as more compassionate and empathetic leaders. To capture the essence of the lessons learned, I recently connected with five executives who, over the past year, incorporated compassion into their leadership style to support their employees, organizations, and themselves. 1. Break boundaries "The year 2020 made it clear that the traditional office experience revolved around set boundaries - whether we realized those boundaries existed or not," …

It's no secret that misinformation can spread like wildfire. From rumors whispered in school hallways to viral myths on social media, we are constantly inundated with untruthful and misleading information. Reddit user u/MelonInACat recently posed the question, "What is a common myth that has been debunked but too many people still believe?" The thread quickly filled with thousands of responses, many of which left my head spinning. Here are some of the most common myths that people continue to swear by: 1. "It's a common myth that dogs see only in black and white. They do see colors, just not…

Demonstrating emotional intelligence in the workplace is key to greater career success. It can make you seem more charismatic, more successful and more cooperative — all positive impressions that can help you gain trust and create change in any role. But how can you seem more emotionally intelligent to your colleagues? Using phrases that demonstrate listening skills and empathy for their situation is a good place to start. Drop these five sayings into the conversation and watch impressions of you improve. 1. “Thank you for understanding.” Instead of saying “I’m sorry,” which centers you in the conversation, center the other…