Decoding the Unicorn: The Podcast – Episode 8 – Recognition, Appreciation, & Gratitude in the Workplace with Special Guest Erika Migliaccio In this episode, I sat down with the Founder & Principal Consultant at Upstream HR Strategies Erika Migliaccio to explore the powerful trio of recognition, appreciation, and gratitude in the workplace. Why do so […]
Leadership Through Reflection: What Modern Executives Can Learn from Markings What if the best leadership advice wasn’t found in corporate manuals or TED Talks but in one’s own gentle reflections? Dag Hammarskjöld, the second Secretary-General of the United Nations, is often remembered for his diplomacy, courage, and tragic death in service to peace. But for
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In this episode of Decoding the Unicorn: The Podcast, I’ll explore the quiet strength of Dag Hammarskjöld in the face of mass opinion—especially from the media. How do you stay true to your inner compass when the world is loud with critique? Dag’s life offers a masterclass. We can take inspiration from how Dag handled
In this Author Profile video, I get real about the work of creativity—how it’s not always fun, light, or glamorous. Sometimes, creating means wringing your own emotions dry. I reflect on what it really takes to make something meaningful, drawing a parallel to Marlon Brando’s experience becoming Stanley Kowalski and how the role wrung him
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Do artists have to starve before they “make it?” Are all creative jobs drying up? Is Gen X having a “career meltdown?” Or is everyone having a career meltdown? Key topics: ✅ The world itself has changed so much since the 90s. How could the job market NOT change in that same span of time? ✅
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In this episode of the Decoding the Unicorn podcast, I’m joined by my special guest, Jen Recla. We’ll discuss ways to navigate change and uncertainty in the workplace because gestures broadly we seem to be in uncertain times across the board. Key topics: ✔️ Leaders must deal with uncertainty on a regular basis. What’s the
Think starting a business will set you free? Think again. In this author profile interview, I’m breaking down the myth that entrepreneurship automatically leads to freedom and why it’s not always the best path for introverts and highly sensitive people (HSPs). We’re constantly bombarded with messages about being your own boss, living life on your
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When Fairness Takes a Back Seat to Favoritism Few things are more frustrating than working for a boss who has obvious favorites. You know the type: the ones who grant extra perks, opportunities, and recognition to a select few while everyone else is left in the dust. Favoritism in the workplace doesn’t just hurt
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When you’re standing at the edge of a big life change—finding a new career, launching a creative dream, starting over—do you go all in and burn the ships, or do you build a long, sturdy bridge to ease the transition? In this episode, I’ll explore both approaches to change: the bold, no-turning-back leap and
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This content was published in The Unicorn Dispatch on March 19, 2025. When we think about hospitality, we often picture warm welcomes, cozy accommodations, and the kind of effortless grace that makes a guest feel comfortable. But what happens when that hospitality is more about spectacle than sincerity? As I was writing a scene for Simply
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