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Become Your Best Advocate - at Work and Everywhere Else
Learn the power of self-advocacy at work along with some clear examples of what it is - and what it isn't.

Laura Hope Goldstone
Mar 223 min read


Assessing Your Value by Pretending it's Gone
Assessing Your Value by Pretending it's Gone: If you stopped doing what you're doing, what would be the impact? Who would care? Would you?

Laura Hope Goldstone
Mar 14 min read


Exploring the Company we Keep - with Ourselves! (With 4 Impactful Self-Reflection Exercises)
Exploring our relationship with ourselves, through discovery and self-reflection, will improve our relationship with everything around us.

Laura Hope Goldstone
Dec 5, 202412 min read


Why We Respect the Authority of Some Leaders - And Not Others
Leadership isn't about a title - it's about authenticity, credibility & trust. Learn how to evaluate effective leaders with this framework.
Laura Hope Goldstone
Oct 24, 202414 min read


The Mindful Leader: How Mindfulness Enhances Our Presence at Work
Mindfulness makes us more strategic, intentional, calm, clear, and decisive leaders, communicators, and collaborators. Here's how.
Laura Hope Goldstone
Sep 27, 20248 min read


The Power of Reading on World Literacy Day
On this World Literacy Day, let's reflect on the power of reading. Reading is a journey, an opportunity, an adventure, a risk, and a refuge.
Laura Hope Goldstone
Sep 9, 20243 min read


Diversity of Thought at Work: Roadblocks, Why It Matters, and Tips & Tricks to Encourage More of It
Let's explore diversity of thought at work: issues with it, why it's so powerful, and tips & tricks to help leaders encourage more of it.
Laura Hope Goldstone
Aug 19, 20249 min read


The Importance of Learning at Work
Let's talk about the importance of learning at work: what it is, who owns it, what it looks like, and how to improve opportunities to learn.
Laura Hope Goldstone
Jul 7, 20246 min read


The Power of Curiosity: Why Questions Sometimes Matter More Than Answers
The power of curiosity is greater than you think. Questions are important, and they reveal more about us than we know. Learn more here.
Laura Hope Goldstone
Jun 22, 20242 min read


Lessons from Boston Celtics' Banner 18: The Positive Impact of Sports
Sports teach us lessons that apply in myriad ways. Let's explore Lessons from Boston Celtics' Banner 18: The Positive Impact of Sports.
Laura Hope Goldstone
Jun 21, 202410 min read


Small Improvements, Better Systems, and 4 Traits of Effective Habit Formation, Based on James Clear's Atomic Habits
3 Takeaways from a session by James Clear on Atomic Habits: Small improvements, Better Systems, and 4 Traits of Effective Habit Formation.
Laura Hope Goldstone
Jun 14, 20243 min read


March Q&A with Laura Goldstone: A Reflection on Leadership
March Q&A with Laura Goldstone: A Reflection on Leadership
Laura Hope Goldstone
Mar 21, 20249 min read


Reflecting on 2023: 5 Lessons, 4 Quotes, 3 Books, 2 Accomplishments, and 1 Intention.
Here’s my review of 2023 – 5 lessons I learned, 4 quotes that resonated, 3 great new books, 2 accomplishments, and 1 intention for 2024.
Laura Hope Goldstone
Jan 10, 20248 min read


3 Common Challenges for Managers and How to Overcome Them
Explore these 3 common challenges for managers and how to overcome them.
Laura Hope Goldstone
Dec 4, 20237 min read


Pushing Against the Wind: The Kite Metaphor for Success
Using the kite metaphor for success, push against the wind and embrace challenges, naysayers, and external conditions to find success.
Laura Hope Goldstone
Dec 1, 20232 min read


Battle Assumptions with Diversity of Thought
Promote diversity of thought and be agile by converting thoughts to speech to make an impact now.
Laura Hope Goldstone
Aug 28, 20234 min read

Reflections on Wimbledon: The Lessons Sports Teach Us
Have you ever thought about the lessons sports teach us that can be applied at every corner of our lives? Let's start with Wimbledon.
Laura Hope Goldstone
Jul 17, 20233 min read


Fostering a Learning Environment at Work: A Primer
To foster a learning environment, give employees tools to succeed, then give them space to experiment with the way they use those tools.
Laura Hope Goldstone
Jul 7, 20235 min read


Reflect on the Context of the Things you Love
Do you know the context of the things you love to do? Reflect on the context of our lives, then use your learnings to unlock happiness.
Laura Hope Goldstone
Jul 6, 20232 min read


How Disagreements Can Help Us - If We Approach Them Constructively
Approach a disagreement with curiosity rather than contention. Learning about other perspectives teaches us to arrive at better solutions.
Laura Hope Goldstone
Mar 5, 20236 min read
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