How to Stay Motivated When Life (and College) Gets Hard By Dr. Mary C. Kelly, Economist, Leadership Expert, and U.S. Navy Commander (Ret.) A young man asked me recently,“How do you stay motivated to finish college, and even earn multiple degrees, when it gets really...

The 3 Phone Calls Every Business Leader Should Make Each Day By Dr. Mary C. Kelly, Economist, Leadership Expert, and U.S. Navy Commander (Ret.) It’s easy to hide behind email, text messages, and Slack notifications. While these tools are efficient, they often lack the...

The Real State of Work in America By Dr. Mary C. Kelly, Economist, Leadership Expert, and U.S. Navy Commander (Ret.)Citing Gallup’s 2025 American Job Quality Study We have been measuring work the same way for decades — by counting how many people have jobs and how...

How to Be a Great Board Member: Elevating Your Impact and Serving with Excellence By Dr. Mary Kelly, Economist, Leadership Strategist, and Time-Management Realist I love working with boards on their strategic and succession planning to develop and refine their vision....

How to Compartmentalize When Difficulty Hits: Staying Strong, Present, and Focused By Dr. Mary Kelly, Economist, Leadership Strategist, and Time-Management Realist Right now, I am writing this from my mother’s hospital room. My 93-year-old mom is resting, and the...

How to Generate Leads at Networking Events Without Being Pushy By Dr. Mary Kelly, Economist, Leadership Strategist, and Time-Management Realist Networking events are powerful opportunities to build relationships, expand your influence, and grow your business. However,...

How to Be a Decisive Leader and Provide Certainty in Uncertain Times By Dr. Mary Kelly, Economist, Leadership Strategist, and Time-Management Realist Provide the Certainty in an Uncertain World In times of uncertainty, people look for leadership. Whether you are...

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Leadership Economist and Keynote Speaker For years, Certificates of Deposit (CDs) had a reputation for being boring, outdated, and about as exciting as watching...