Opinion

Hold that thought: Leading with emotion might feel good at first, but there’s a smarter way (Holistic Hustle)

By Tommy Felts / September 7, 2022

Kharissa Parker-Forte is a news producer, writer, certified health coach, and columnist for Startland News.  Read her “Holistic Hustle” columns for Startland News here. For more of her self-care tips on how to keep your cup full, visit kparker.co. Editor’s note: This commentary on emotional intelligence continues Parker-Forte’s series on the 7 Pillars of Self-Care…

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Feeling bad vibes at work? It actually could be your own fault (Holistic Hustle)

By Tommy Felts / August 5, 2022

Kharissa Parker-Forte is a news producer, writer, certified health coach, and columnist for Startland News.  Read her “Holistic Hustle” columns for Startland News here. For more of her self-care tips on how to keep your cup full, visit kparker.co. Editor’s note: This commentary kicks off Parker-Forte’s series on the 7 Pillars of Self-Care by discussing…

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Sometimes self-care is more about shutting down than showing out (Holistic Hustle)

By Tommy Felts / July 5, 2022

Kharissa Parker-Forte is a news producer, writer, certified health coach, and columnist for Startland News.  Read her “Holistic Hustle” columns for Startland News here. [divide] When I recently made the decision to dissolve my self care brand, Grace & Grind, it was one of the easiest decisions I’ve ever had to make. From the outside…

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Kauffman leader: Our economy can’t afford to leave half the population behind; there’s a new way forward

By Tommy Felts / June 23, 2022

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Wendy Guillies is president and CEO of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Startland News is financially supported by the Kauffman Foundation and other sponsors. This commentary originally appeared in The Hill. [divide] I am not oblivious to the political divisions that dominate national news…

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Why many ‘deskless’ workers think management is out of touch — the good news: tech can fill the gap

By Tommy Felts / June 23, 2022

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Bob Butler, chief customer officer at SafetyCulture, which has its U.S. headquarters in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District, oversees operations for the global tech company and has led it through its greatest stages of growth. Click here to read more about SafetyCulture’s strategy…

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