Is Hospitality Your Calling?
What is the difference between a job, career or calling? And is hospitality yours? Columnist Nancy Mendelson unpacks.
Jan 5, 2023


What's Up with the Proliferation of New HR Buzzwords?
Trending HR buzzwords have our heads spinning. Columnist Nancy Mendelson unpacks (oops...another buzzword.)
Dec 8, 2022


Does Anyone Care About Etiquette Anymore?
As we head into the holiday season, does anyone care about manners? Columnist Nancy Mendelson unpacks.
Dec 1, 2022


Not Your Grandma’s Ageism!
Ageism is a topic that never gets old, but now it has new voices demanding change. Columnist Nancy Mendelson reports.
Nov 17, 2022


New Pay Transparency Law: We See Through You
Are new pay transparency laws helpful to women? Columnist Nancy Mendelson takes a look.
Nov 10, 2022


If the Shoe Fits...
Footwear is front and center of this week's "Unpack it with Nancy" –– have you bought into the sneakers for work trend?
Nov 3, 2022


Cancel Culture
Why we need to challenge cancel culture, according to columnist Nancy Mendelson.
Oct 27, 2022


Money Shame is Real
Columnist Nancy Mendelson unpacks the connection between shame and money.
Oct 20, 2022


Why Women Should Take More Risks in the Workplace
Why are men more fearless in the office? Columnist Nancy Mendelson unpacks risk-taking in the workplace for women.
Oct 6, 2022


Is Upspeak Undermining You? Here's What You Can Do Instead
Do you end your sentences with a rising intonation? It might be undermining you. Columnist Nancy Mendelson unpacks uptalk.
Sep 29, 2022


Help Yourself with Better Self-Talk
We are mean to ourselves! 90% of self-talk is negative. Columnist Nancy Mendelson shares techniques to change your self-talk.
Sep 22, 2022


#KeepTheGrey
Is the decision to 'go grey' becoming more black and white? Nancy Mendelson unpacks what happened to Canadian TV reporter Lisa LaFlamme
Sep 8, 2022


Quiet Quitting Isn't New...Just Louder
Have you heard about "Quiet Quitting"? Columnist Nancy Mendelson explains the trend and unpacks why it's been around forever!
Aug 31, 2022


Is it Easier to Apologize Than Ask for Permission?
What do you think? Better to say sorry or ask for permission?
Aug 18, 2022


Red Flag Redux
Lots of interest in the "red flags" so columnist Nancy Mendelson unpacks again with the help of readers like you!
Aug 10, 2022

Why Smart Women Ignore Red Flags
Why do we keep doing this!? Columnist Nancy Mendelson unpacks why smart women ignore red flags.
Aug 4, 2022


Do You Believe in a "Hospitality Gene"?
Columnist Nancy Mendelson makes a case for the "hospitality gene."
Jul 28, 2022


Why Recognition Matters, Whether You're Kelly Reilly on Yellowstone or Working in Housekeeping
Recognition and appreciation––both are essential for building and maintaining a thriving culture. Nancy Mendelson unpacks...
Jul 14, 2022


Be a Badass at Any Age
Having a positive mindset is a choice...columnist Nancy Mendelson gets a reminder of this from a formidable centenarian.
Jul 7, 2022


The Plane Truth About Flying
Nancy unpacks the state of flying this summer. It's not pretty...but she offers excellent tips from a flight attendant.
Jun 29, 2022

