Jacquelyn Adams

Jacquelyn Adams

Jacquelyn Adams, founder and CEO of Ristole, uses her column to delve into the wild world of leadership. Whether the article is about her days as a Peace Corp volunteer, exploring corporate training, or even grabbing lunch at Chipotle — she will come out with a story and her “top tips.” As she passionately believes in leveraging her platform to share others’ voices, her column welcomes guest bloggers to create a fuller and more diverse pool of experiences for her readership. So, welcome to “Lessons on Leadership” where you never know what the next article will hold: online networking advice, guidelines for creating a joyful workplace, or even puppies. Just keep reading to discover what’s next!

Lessons on Leadership

Jacquelyn Adams1 June 2023
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AI Can Transform the Way We Work — Are You Using it?

Understanding AI's capabilities and their implications for the workplace is essential for individuals and organizations as we navigate the future…
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Jacquelyn Adams23 May 2023
151

Getting More Sleep Will Improve Your Work Performance

When we are continuously burning the candle at both ends for work, we cannot bring our full value to any…
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Jacquelyn Adams2 May 2023
128

Dealing with Terrible Coworkers? Here’s Why Conflict Might Actually be the Solution

Tired of dealing with difficult coworkers? Healthy conflict actually can lead to better work outcomes, if handled with care.
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Jacquelyn Adams24 April 2023
154

How “Good Vibes Only” Can Create Toxic Work Environments

No one wants to work with an office full of grumps, but perhaps we can find a balance between that…
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Jacquelyn Adams12 April 2023
166

A Sci-Fi Author’s Advice on Taking a Pause During Stressful Moments

In a culture of clapbacks and kneejerk reactions — it seems we have forgotten that we can pause and think…
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Jacquelyn Adams5 April 2023
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Three Tips from Disney’s CEO for Creating Thriving Workplace Environments

Leadership isn't always a magical experience, but hopefully these tips from Bob Iger can help inspire us to have more…
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Jacquelyn Adams16 March 2023
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Honing Negotiation Skills Amidst a Layoff Climate

Practicing these negotiation skills in low-risk situations can help you feel more confident in higher-stakes negotiations.
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Jacquelyn Adams7 March 2023
43

Re-examining our New Year’s Resolutions

As we re-examine our new year’s resolutions, perhaps we might consider picking a broad theme for a season, rather than…
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Jacquelyn Adams14 February 2023
409

Three Lessons on What Not to Do from Netflix’s Glass Onion

Beyond the entertainment value of films like Netflix's Glass Onion, what can they teach us about how we behave, and…
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Jacquelyn Adams24 January 2023
411

Storytelling: A Skill That Has a Profound Impact on How Others View Your Intellect

As technical professionals, we don't always see the underlying value of softer skills such as storytelling.