Top Free AI Tools for Business in 2026

Workloads and the demand for productivity are growing to the point that it’s difficult to keep up. You need an assistant! The good news is, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an indispensable ally. While many companies associate AI with hefty costs, the truth is there are numerous free AI tools available that can supercharge productivity, … More Top Free AI Tools for Business in 2026

5 Office Politics That Good Managers Can’t Avoid (Even If They Want To)

Office politics has a bad reputation. The phrase instantly conjures up eye-rolls, passive-aggressive emails, and backroom deals. But here’s the truth: office politics aren’t always toxic. Sometimes, they’re just reality. And if you’re a good manager, you can’t afford to ignore them. In fact, steering clear of office politics entirely can leave your team unprotected, … More 5 Office Politics That Good Managers Can’t Avoid (Even If They Want To)

How Women Can Build an Authentic and Unforgettable Personal Leadership Brand

Standing out isn’t easy, especially in industries where women are navigating biases and barriers. That’s why having a personal leadership brand is so important. It’s your chance to show the world who you are, what you stand for, and the unique value you bring to the table. As Mark Schaefer says in his best-selling book, … More How Women Can Build an Authentic and Unforgettable Personal Leadership Brand

Absentee Leadership: The Silent Saboteur in the Workplace

Leadership is often lauded as the driving force behind a team’s success or failure. While much attention is given to aggressive or overbearing management styles, there’s a silent saboteur that often flies under the radar: absentee leadership. Research has shown that absentee leadership is one of the most common forms of incompetent leadership, yet it … More Absentee Leadership: The Silent Saboteur in the Workplace

ChatGPT: The Future of Digital Marketing

The advent of ChatGPT, a new natural language processing tool developed by OpenAI, is set to change the face of digital marketing forever. ChatGPT uses advanced machine learning technology to generate human-like responses to inquiries in real-time, providing businesses with a powerful new way to engage with their audience. After exploring this tool myself, here’s … More ChatGPT: The Future of Digital Marketing

How to Build a Social Media Following When You Have No Budget

Are you being tasked with growing a social media audience, from the ground up, with no budget? If you find yourself in this situation, whether you’re a small business owner, a social media manager, a community manager or working for a non-profit, here are a few things you can do organically to get your accounts … More How to Build a Social Media Following When You Have No Budget

Why Your Video Probably Won’t Go Viral

Video is a powerful medium for storytelling. As companies compete for attention many are turning to video production to try to build brand equity and increase inbound web traffic.  Content developers are increasingly asked to make “viral videos” for their clients, and corporate media departments are struggling to keep up with the workload and the … More Why Your Video Probably Won’t Go Viral

How to Build a Content Calendar | Social Media Management

Many of my clients are concerned about the amount of time they will need to spend creating and searching for content to share with their communities. Writing original content through blog posts can be time-consuming. Searching for and curating content to share is also a time investment, especially if done without a plan. My post … More How to Build a Content Calendar | Social Media Management