A strong work ethic can shape a career long before it begins. That foundation guided one marketing leader through decades of corporate experience, where she collaborated with teams across the globe and built a reputation for persistence and follow-through. After retiring from a senior leadership role, Bridget Benedetti chose not to step away from the…
A strong work ethic can shape a career long before it begins. That foundation guided one marketing leader through decades of corporate experience, where she collaborated with teams across the globe and built a reputation for persistence and follow-through. After retiring from a senior leadership role, Bridget Benedetti chose not to step away from the…

College Football’s AP Poll: Should Voter Rights Be Revoked?
The early weeks of college football are once again putting the AP poll under a microscope, with a controversial ballot sparking debate over voter accountability and the disconnect between initial rankings and on-field performance. At the same time, financial pressures are reshaping both college and pro football, from coaching buyouts to roster strain created by…

MeetYourClass Heads to NACAC 2025 with a Vision for the Future of Enrollment and Community On Campus
With enrollment numbers slipping and student expectations shifting, colleges are under more pressure than ever to create real, lasting connections that make students feel part of a community. Research shows that institutions lose up to 10–40% of admitted students to “summer melt” each year, a challenge that directly impacts revenue and retention. At the…

The New Freight Standard: Why Verified Trucking Reviews Matter in Modern Supply Chains
For decades, the freight industry has leaned heavily on compliance data and opaque reputation systems, leaving carriers, brokers, and shippers with little visibility into actual service quality. Reviews often sat behind paywalls, skewed negative, or lacked validation altogether, making it difficult to separate reliable partners from unreliable ones. Today, the vast majority of trucking remains…

Culture as a Growth Engine: How People-First Values Create Long-Term Success in a Tech-Driven Age
Companies everywhere are racing to integrate AI and automation into their operations—but what happens when technology threatens the very people who power the business? A recent Mercer study found that while executives see AI as a major driver of productivity, many admit their organizations are struggling to keep their workforce prepared for the pace of…
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Fleet Lifecycle Management: Data, Safety Tech, and Timely Refreshes Cut Costs and Maintain Competitiveness
Volatile tariffs, inflationary pressures, and advances in fleet lifecycle management are forcing trucking executives to make strategic choices under uncertainty. The decision to replace or upgrade Class 8 trucks is no longer just about cost-per-month—it’s about lifecycle value, operational safety, compliance readiness, and long-term competitiveness. As the EV credit deadline approaches and OEMs release…
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Beyond “How Are You?”: Creating Meaningful Connection That Fuels Professional Growth
What happens when we stop asking surface-level questions and start having conversations that actually matter? Everyday greetings like “How are you?” often miss the chance to spark a genuine and meaningful connection. Research suggests that authentic connection boosts employee engagement and retention, with studies showing that employees who feel recognized and genuinely valued are…
Shaping the World of Education: The Broadband Industry’s Impact on Academia, Part 1
In this episode of Wavelengths, the Amphenol Broadband Solutions podcast, host Daniel Litwin sits down with Chuck Girt, Chief Technology Officer at FiberLight, to explore how broadband innovation is shaping the future of education. As schools embrace 1:1 devices, cloud-based curriculum, and even emerging AI-driven learning tools, their networks are under more pressure than ever….
Ryen Russillo’s Creator-Owned Pivot: What His Barstool Deal Signals for the Future of Talent, IP, and Distribution
Ryen Russillo’s decision to launch his own production company—while tapping Barstool for investment, distribution, and commercialization—lands squarely in the middle of a larger shift: audiences are following personalities more than platforms, and the business is finally catching up. For years, Russillo has been a fixture at the top of the sports podcast charts, first…
Career Growth Is Nonlinear: Move Beyond the Ladder and Lead Your Career Journey with Authenticity and Well-Being
Career development no longer follows the predictable “ladder” of past decades. A 2024 Gallup analysis revealed that younger workers are increasingly disengaged from traditional career paths and instead seek purpose, flexibility, and balance in how they define success. Careers today move sideways, backward, and forward—more like a lattice than a ladder—requiring resilience, adaptability, and…
Medical school taught Dr. Robert Lufkin the conventional wisdom of the healthcare system, but his experiences and research exposed deeper issues at play. In this episode of Healthcare Rethink, hosted by Brian Urban, the spotlight shines on Dr. Robert Lufkin, MD, the author of Lies I Taught in Medical School. The conversation centers around…