Rocking 2024 Like a Superhero

Happy New Year! (As a friend said to me, "How long can we say that?")

The annual changing of the last digits of the date harkens a bevy of reactions, from ho-hum to extremely dramatic, depending upon the source.

I am intrigued by the surveys of business forecasters who look into their crystal balls and tell us what we need to be worried about.

Here are just some of my thoughts on how to not just survive, but thrive, in 2024. (It could take several books to capture all my thoughts!)

Molly

Bridging the Generational Divide

My grandmorther was a vivacious, bubbly outgoing woman. In her later years, she taught me, "Make younger friends."

I have listened to her advice ever since. I have so much respect for the bright, younger people I have talked to in the last few months. Their goals and assets, however, come across as liabilities to many employers.

It's not a blip. You need to pay attention to preferences of the younger generation. Read more.

Managing Negativity

2024 is not for the faint of heart. How are you going to keep a positive mindset? Do you prefer puppies and flowers or swearing?

Here are three tools I use to stay as positive as possible. Read more.

Surround Yourself with Success

"Don't be the smartest person in the room."

I love that, and I try to embrace it in other areas, too. I also do not want to be the most successful person in the room.

Why, and how is it beneficial? Read more.

It's Time to be Strategically Agile

Customers, employees, and investors want to see action on issues they care about.

Action that delivers results on social issues, innovation, and the bottom line.

What does that look like? Read more.