by Alise Cortez | Jun 14, 2021 | Human Connection, Uncategorized
Most of us do not develop strong communication skills until well in our latter adult years. And then we go off to work and sometimes encounter offensive interactions, discrimination, and hiring bias. Instead of those hurt feelings turning into a lawsuit that hurts the...
by Alise Cortez | Apr 30, 2021 | Human Connection, Living with Passion, Meaning in Work, Uncategorized
We live in a world with a lot of noise. That makes it hard to hear our own thoughts and understand ourselves. It takes discipline and a different mindset to focus on who we are and learn how we can uniquely be of service to the world. And yet, when we do take the time...
by Alise Cortez | Apr 23, 2021 | Human Connection, Meaning in Work, Uncategorized
Here’s some solid good news for you: If your work does not delight you today, guess what – you can make it so tomorrow! All you need is a little sprinkle of social purpose. In a magnificent conversation with Bea Boccalandro of Vera Works, we talked about...
by Alise Cortez | Mar 2, 2021 | Human Connection, Leadership, Meaning in Work, Performance and Engagement
Everyone wants to know they matter, that the effort they put forth is noticed and appreciated. But how often do you get that precious “thank you” that conveys just how much of your blood, sweat and tears went into that work? Turns out, the answer is...
by Alise Cortez | Feb 19, 2021 | Human Connection, Meaning in Work
Hands down, one of the greatest gifts in hosting the weekly Working on Purpose radio show is meeting brilliant business leaders and authors across the globe. In preparing for our conversations and reading their books or articles, I continue my own learning journey....
by Alise Cortez | Jul 30, 2019 | Human Connection, Living with Passion, Meaning in Work, Women Making an Impact
Everyone deserves to have photos that are as impressive and beautiful as they are in real life. Capturing our “story” and who we really are as we live our purpose is incredibly compelling and ushers people toward us who opt into our energy and vitality. And doing...