Collectively, we have been through much the past few months. These past few weeks have been particularly heartbreaking, challenging, and difficult to witness. The causes and reflection of our collective pain is rising, especially pain experienced by people of color. I’ve been reflecting lately on trauma. Individual and collective. Mine. Hers. His. Ours. Anyone who… Continue reading Listening and Learning
We are in a moment of unknown. This applies to our immediate families, close communities, the wider community, our neighbors and world. It can be difficult to focus and stay steady at such times. Our minds may be racing with scattered thoughts, concerns and fears, or we may feel frustration or annoyance at the unexpected… Continue reading How to Work in Unstable Times
It can be challenging at times – juggling work and life. Our Team met over coffee and tea last week at Steam Dot and we laughed about our own challenges in cultivating balance. We discussed our efforts and how we connect to full and meaningful use our time. The Integration Group brainstorms often on how to better… Continue reading Don’t Be Rushed
The front of my refrigerator is a well-loved canvas. Crayon colored pictures cover nearly every bit of silver to be found – no doubt, a common scene for parents everywhere. However, in the upper left-hand corner, it holds a drawing of my own. It’s a simple picture of a house, family, and two words written… Continue reading Resilience at Work Reminders for Good Management (and Parenting)
Crossroads. Careers have these critical moments – when we need to decide on a course of action that will have a greater impact on us than normal. Usually, these moments feel important, and may even cause angst or stress. These times tend to feel a bit heavier than normal and may have a particular depth… Continue reading Crossroads – Lessons in Boundaries: When to Push and When To Pull Back
Your company should be able to function without you. Whether you are just starting out in your career, or if you are the CEO, you should be able to take breaks, and take them often. The good news – is that if you are consistently overworking – this offers a great awareness opportunity. If you… Continue reading Feeling the Pressure – Why We Overwork (Workaholism)
Sometimes, it’s unrealistic not to work on vacation. It is true that certain positions and situations require that we check-in (e.g. contract negotiations/project deadlines slip; you hold an upper-level management position; or you work in a workaholic-type business culture that doesn’t support you fully unplugging). Just remember – the goal is not to make it… Continue reading Awareness: Take Your Vacation Back – Part III
Unplugging on vacation is a true gift to the companies we work for. Empowering employees to unplug is one of the best ways to identify gaps within an organization for minimal cost. It helps identify the value of employees (sometimes overlooked) and simultaneously shows where cross-training still needs to occur. It also supports organizational resiliency. Smart… Continue reading Boundaries: Take Your Vacation Back – Part II
To really recharge on vacation, we need to fully detach from work. This requires preparation and planning – the value of which cannot be overstated. Part of what keeps us tied to our jobs, is our inability to prepare for our departure. If we haven’t planned for our departure and return, we can’t effectively walk away.… Continue reading Boundaries: Take Your Vacation Back – Part I
The challenge is we don’t stop – we just keep going. We have learned to work through stressors and pain. Many of us work late into the evenings, run back-to-back meetings, and carry significant stress in our bodies. And we do this Every. Single. Day. We are fatigued and exhausted – leaving what little remains for our… Continue reading Self-Care: Three Mini-Practices for Work
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