Prioritizing Strategies to Stay Sane, Focused, and Fulfilled at Work and at Home By Dr. Mary Kelly, Economist, Leadership Strategist, and Time-Management Realist If you feel like you are constantly juggling flaming chainsaws labeled urgent while trying to gulp your...

Why a 12-Month CD at a Credit Union or a Bank Might Be a Smart Money Move This Year By Dr. Mary Kelly, Leadership Economist and Keynote Speaker For years, Certificates of Deposit (CDs) had a reputation for being boring, outdated, and about as exciting as watching...

Retirement Money Mistakes: What Smart Retirees Avoid By Dr. Mary Kelly, Leadership Economist and Keynote Speaker I was recently talking to a group of people who were all of retirement age, and they are all worried. “How do we prevent from making money mistakes during...

When Your Target Market Walks Out Empty-Handed By Dr. Mary Kelly, PhD Economist, Leadership Strategist. I almost bought Target stock. I have always liked Target stores.I fit their demographic, and I should be an easy sale. Yet, after visiting a local Target store this...

Back to School, Back to Work: Resetting for Success After Summer By Dr. Mary Kelly, PhD Economist, Leadership Strategist, and Author of Stop Procrastinating Tomorrow I hope you did something fun this summer! Did you go on a vacation? See family and friends? Enjoy...

Why Daily Habits Keep You on Track (Even When You’re Tired and Unmotivated) By Dr. Mary Kelly, Economist and Leadership Expert Most days, I love my work. I wake up excited to tackle the day, connect with clients, and make progress on my projects. But every now and...

When Independence Changes: Preparing for Life’s Hardest Transitions By Dr. Mary Kelly, Economist and Leadership Expert This week, my brother and I moved my 93-year-old mother  into an assisted living community. The logistics were tough but manageable. Day 1 was...

Lead Yourself First: How Personal Leadership & Feedback Unlock True Happiness By Dr. Mary Kelly, Economist and Leadership Expert We often think of leadership as something we do for others—guiding teams, influencing outcomes, or managing performance. But the most...

Why Great Leaders Say “I Don’t Know” By Dr. Mary Kelly, Economist and Leadership Expert In leadership, there is a powerful distinction between not knowing and pretending to know. One builds respect and propels growth. The other builds walls and erodes credibility....