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Many people come to therapy wanting to work on a low self-concept or low self-esteem. There are certainly many side effects of not having a strong self-esteem. We may speak up less at work or in a relationship. We may too easily compromise on our values or authentic wants. We may default into people-pleasing modalities because we feel that we do not have much to offer or add to a thought or conversations. In short, we may suffer from a deflated ego or sense of self. From this level, building someone up, or reframing their sense of self, is crucially…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College Varsity Club President Richard J. Schoenfeld ’74 has announced the selection of the 2025 Hall of Fame for the fall of 2025. The 10 honorees will be honored for their induction into the Varsity Club Hall of Fame on Sunday, Oct. 19. All new members will be permanently enshrined on the Wall of Fame on the west concourse of Conte Forum.The 10 Eagles inducted are Tatiana Cortez ’17 (softball), Ben Eaves ’04 (men’s ice hockey), Patrick Eaves ’06 (men’s ice hockey), Mike Gillis ’79 (men’s lacrosse), Brian St. Pierre ’03 (football), Greg Pulskamp ’90…

ADI IGNATIUS: I’m Adi Ignatius. ALISON BEARD: I’m Alison Beard, and this is the HBR IdeaCast. ADI IGNATIUS: All right, so, Alison, did you know there is a social media report that says the lead article in last month’s Harvard Business Review is actually a coded prophesy for the end of the world, and this thing is going crazy viral? ALISON BEARD: Wow, that is highly alarming; I didn’t know that. ADI IGNATIUS: Well, because it of course didn’t happen. ALISON BEARD: [Laughing] ADI IGNATIUS: And that’s really the topic of this week’s IdeaCast: fake news and how companies can…

AMANDA KERSEY: Welcome to HBR On Leadership, case studies and conversations with the world’s top business and management experts—hand-selected to help you unlock the best in those around you. I’m HBR senior editor and producer Amanda Kersey. Serving on a board can expand your influence, strengthen your leadership skills, and even open doors to bigger opportunities. But getting that first seat—and figuring out how to contribute once you’re there—can feel daunting. In this episode of Women at Work, you’ll hear from eight women about how they stepped onto boards, what they learned in the process, and how the experience shaped…

AN INSTANT CULT CLASSIC! — From Ralph A. World, award winning poet, visionary filmmaker behind critically acclaimed coming of age “Boston to Philly” and long time activist, who’s built a legend where his original literature is viewed by the world as both a personal statement and work of art, comes his debut poetry collection, A Toast to Life. Click here The intimate collection spans through various stages of adolescence with musings and intimate moments derived from life’s brief instances of respite, spoken from inside the mind of a bright eyed, young black boy with much to learn. With every turn…

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Another slice of Mumbai’s cinematic legacy is set to disappear. Famous Studios, the 79-year-old film hub in Mahalaxmi that once echoed with lights, cameras, and action, will soon be razed to make room for a glitzy residential skyscraper.Mumbai’s Famous Studios to be demolished for a 69-Storey luxury tower marking the end of an eraThe studio, founded in 1943 by J. B. Roongta, has been a part of Bollywood’s history for nearly eight decades, offering state-of-the-art facilities for shooting, sound recording, and post-production. From iconic films to ad shoots, countless projects passed through its gates, making it a landmark in the…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College athletics is excited to announce a partnership with LivXP to launch the brand new NIL and experiences website, bcXPeriences.com.”We are excited to partner with LivXP to bring memorable experiences to our fans while creating an important revenue stream to support our student-athletes and the athletic department,” said William V. Campbell Director of Athletics Blake James.  “Together, we’re creating opportunities that strengthen our connection with the BC community through experiences and showcase the pride we all share in our Eagles.””Where Athletes and Fans Connect,” bcXPeriences offers BC fans the opportunity to purchase merchandise, enjoy gameday…

Bollywood star Shraddha Kapoor recently found herself amid an unexpected digital hiccup, as her verified LinkedIn account was suddenly blocked, prompting the actress to publicly request assistance. Despite having a premium, verified profile, Kapoor discovered that her account had been flagged as “fake,” rendering it invisible to others and hampering her ability to share professional updates.Shraddha Kapoor appeals to LinkedIn after the platform blocks her account: “Want to share my entrepreneurial journey”Taking to Instagram on the night of Saturday, August 23, Kapoor addressed the issue directly. In her Instagram Story, she wrote, “Dear LinkedIn @linkedin_in, I’m unable to access my…