What Personal Relationships Taught Me About Better Leadership and Being Happier By Dr. Mary Kelly, Economist, Leadership Strategist, and Perpetual Learner As some of you know, I got married again (to the man I fell in love with when I was 19 years old) just a year...

The Power of Micro Habits: How Small Changes Drive Big Success in the Workplace Success and happiness at work comes from small, consistent habits. This is where micro habits can make a difference. Micro habits can create lasting improvements in focus, efficiency, and...

What Do Economists Do in a Slow Economy? My Expert Strategies & Tips By Dr. Mary Kelly, Economist, Leadership Expert, and (Reluctant) Shoe Shopper Economic slowdowns don’t just affect business charts and GDP reports, they ripple through our wallets, our...

Leadership in a Slowing Economy: Key Steps to Protect Your Business By Dr. Mary Kelly, PhD Economist and Leadership Strategist A slowing economy is not a red light; it is a yellow one. It does not mean stop; it means proceed with intention. For leaders across...

A June 2025 Economic Update from Mary: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Understanding the U.S. Economy in 2025 By Dr. Mary Kelly, PhD Economist and Leadership Strategist I seldom post about the economy because it changes so quickly. When I speak on the economy, the...

C.H.A.F.F.: How a Military Aviation Tactic Reveals the Hidden Distractions Sabotaging Our Work and Life In military aviation, C.H.A.F.F. is a defensive countermeasure used to deceive radar-guided missiles and enemy tracking systems. When released, C.H.A.F.F. consists...

The Productivity Paradox: How Uncertainty Undermines Performance—and What Leaders Can Do About It Uncertainty is everywhere. Whether it is personal upheavals, professional transitions, or global economic shifts like tariffs and trade wars, the unpredictable nature of...

Who Comes Next? Why You Need a Succession Plan Yesterday (But Today Will Do) By Mary C. Kelly, PhD, CSP, CDR, US Navy (ret), Economist, Leadership Expert, and Author of Who Comes Next? Leadership Succession Planning Made Easy No one wakes up and says, “I hope I get to...

How My European Speaking Tour Made Me More Productive by Working Just 2 Hours a Day By Dr. Mary Kelly As a leadership economist and professional speaker, I often help others with how to manage their time better, streamline their workflows, and focus on what truly...