Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, symbolized by backyard barbecues and beach trips. Beyond the holiday sales and seasonal farewells on the beach, the federal holiday holds a deeper significance: it serves as a day to honor the invaluable contributions and rights of American workers.

When you receive a phone call and continue working on your current project, you’re probably not doing either activity very well. Successful monotasking, or focusing on one task at a time, requires you to ignore the myriad of distractions around you.

Ikigai is the Japanese word that means your purpose for living, or the reason to get up in the morning. According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai - you just need to be patient enough to find it.

Leverage technology to reduce tardiness and reframe your view of others who are habitually late. They have virtuous traits your team needs.

One of the top traits to look for in colleagues is listening skills. A good listener is skilled at active listening. Why?

Intentionally build a network and company culture of creativity and inclusion. Ensure that there is no room for bullies at YOUR company.