Did you know lifestyle changes activate genes to fight cancers? That how you spend your time influences both genetic function and how you function? In his groundbreaking National Geographic piece, Michael F. Roizin makes an undeniably compelling case for leading a healthy lifestyle. He asserts that 40 percent of premature deaths in the United States are related to lifestyle choices. You will … Read more
Voluntary quits and job openings are elevated despite layoffs. A new report from LinkedIn states more than half of U.S. workers — 61% — are considering leaving their jobs in 2023. Perhaps you yourself are ready to step on board in search of greener pastures and fulfilment. And many vibrant changes may be in store … Read more
Now in a new year with performance planning in the rear-view, as c-level executives and leaders, what more can you do to cascade a culture of achievement throughout your organization? For certain, you have abilities to do good often taken for granted and unexploited. It’s time to look inward for some organic and simple steps … Read more
In True Grit, Grace, and Gratitude, I used the term “happy hour” as a constructive and necessary analogy, but I do have a good bit of aversion toward the expression. Why does an hour we reserve to be happy have to be after work? I also have tepid excitement for the sayings “Work hard, play … Read more
Instilling fun in the workplace for stress reduction and professional longevity. Can’t take a sabbatical? How about finding a playful company to reignite your drive at work and reduce your stress? Now more than ever, organizations are allowing—even mandating—their employees to play at work. Why the sudden change in strategy? While it seems a distraction … Read more
Use design thinking to chart your course at any stage of life. “What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver You are a highly intelligent, dynamic and creative being (yes, you!), and the idea that you have just one purpose and path in life is, well, absurd. … Read more
People are changing jobs at the fastest pace in 17 years. Wage inflation is finally here, and many vibrant changes are going on in workers’ professional lives. I’m now publishing a cautionary column about making big leaps like this. Of course, I am a massive proponent of change. Change makes you more resilient. It exposes … Read more